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LJ03 ELV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,177 mi
Last recorded43,177 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ELV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 42,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 40,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 39,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 37,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,084 miles

both front tyres perrished and have moulding marks on outer sidewalls. all 4 tyres are 10 years old.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,967 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 ELV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LJ03 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

LJ03 ELV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LJ03 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ELV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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