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LJ03 DFL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,223 mi
Last recorded110,223 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,223 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 110,223 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 108,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,856 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 105,856 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 103,321 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2023 103,321 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2022 100,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2021 97,712 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2020 95,055 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2019 91,948 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 91,940 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 88,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside headlamp faded

Offside headlight faded

Pass 30 May 2017 86,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,051 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and images starting to dazzle

Fail 13 May 2016 84,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and images starting to dazzle

Fail 15 May 2015 79,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,383 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,481 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,481 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,285 miles

o/s front tyre tread very near limit

stone chip in windscreen a zone and on limit

Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,274 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LJ03 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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