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LJ03 CYZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CYZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 110,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,170 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 100,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,542 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 07585000321 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill and axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill and axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 07585000321 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill and axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill and axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,878 miles

EML light on

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak engine

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak engine

Pass 2 May 2017 75,979 miles

EML Light on

Headlamp lenses discolored

Fail 1 May 2017 75,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML Light on

Headlamp lenses discolored

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,033 miles

E.M.L on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,598 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear tyre valves perishinh

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)

Rear washer switch operates front washer

Pass 16 Feb 2014 67,085 miles

Front and rear No Plates starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc heavily lipped

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,885 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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LJ03 CYZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CYZ, 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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LJ03 CYZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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