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LJ03 CTR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,264 mi
Last recorded147,264 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CTR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 147,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 105,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 61,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 60,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,607 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,690 miles

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,825 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,825 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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)

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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LJ03 CTR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ03 CTR, 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 LJ03 CTR registered?

LJ03 CTR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LJ03 CTR safe to buy?

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