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LC03 SZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,630 mi
Last recorded82,630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 SZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than light misting but not excessive yet (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than light misting but not excessive yet (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 48,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,916 miles

Nearside Front headlight misty

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 36,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 27,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,029 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 9,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,792 miles

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 SZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZJ, 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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What year was LC03 SZJ registered?

LC03 SZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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