CarVerify

Free Car Check

LH03 AEM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,902 mi
Last recorded149,902 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 AEM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 143,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 142,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and nail in tread 175/65/14

offside front tyre right on 1.6mm limit 175/65/14

Fail 28 Jan 2017 142,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and nail in tread 175/65/14

offside front tyre right on 1.6mm limit 175/65/14

Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,018 miles

both rear & nearside front tyre wearing low on legal tread

nearside front seat belt catch casing damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 137,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear & nearside front tyre wearing low on legal tread

nearside front seat belt catch casing damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,808 miles

nearside front seat belt catch casing broken

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,503 miles

deterioration to offside headlamp-beam image/intensity poor

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

nearside seat belt catch casing broken

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration to offside headlamp-beam image/intensity poor

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

nearside seat belt catch casing broken

Fail 15 Feb 2013 113,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Pass 15 Feb 2013 113,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,415 miles

both front brake discs lipped and pads look as if becoming low recommend free brake check

clutch pedal stiff to operate

nearside beam patten just within limits

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,635 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 12 Feb 2009 57,730 miles

front brake disks and pads worn to minimum wear

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 40,454 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,047 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LH03 AEM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LH03 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH03 AEM?

You can check the full history of LH03 AEM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH03 AEM registered?

LH03 AEM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LH03 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH03 AEM shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH03 AEM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LH03 AEM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.