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LC03 JHA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 JHA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,513 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens requires cleaning/polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens requires cleaning/polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade torn on both ends - replacement required (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 81,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R tyre is 3mm, the legal limit is 1.6mm

both front door check straps ineffective

both headlamps are discoloured

power steering pipes are corroded

radiator is in poor condition but not leaking

various body and bumper damage including dents in the O/S/R quarter panel and N/S/F wing

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 18 May 2018 81,367 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on the downpipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/R tyre is 3mm, the legal limit is 1.6mm

both front door check straps ineffective

both headlamps are discoloured

power steering pipes are corroded

radiator is in poor condition but not leaking

various body and bumper damage including dents in the O/S/R quarter panel and N/S/F wing

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 10 May 2017 76,253 miles

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 5 May 2017 76,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Various body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 11 May 2016 72,967 miles

Both front and the n/s/r wheel trims are grazed

Both front suspension anti-roll bar drop link buses are split

Both headlamp covers are faded and the images are slightly blured

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The parking brake travel is high

The power steering pipes are slightly corroded

The radiator is in poor condition but not leaking

The tax disc holder and sticker were removed prior to test

There are small stone chips in the windscreen

There is a slight engine oil leak

There is various slight body damage including the n/s/f wing, o/s/r quarter and o/s front bumper

There is various slight under body and component corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 70,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake travels high!

light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition, paterns weak!

power steering pipe corroded.

underbody dry/corroded.

Fail 14 May 2015 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake travels high!

light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition, paterns weak!

power steering pipe corroded.

rear wiper blade badly worn.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 7 May 2014 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 63,386 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 May 2013 63,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 May 2012 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 47,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,631 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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LC03 JHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 JHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC03 JHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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