CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ03 EMV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationLJ03 EMV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
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

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2026 55,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2025 53,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 51,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 45,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 39,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,213 miles

Damage to front bonnet

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly damaged, not affecting light output

Pass 22 May 2018 12,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2017 11,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 10,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,031 miles

Off side front seat belt stalk/catch part of cover missing!

Pass 7 May 2011 5,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 4,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,708 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 1,453 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

LJ03 EMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 EMV, 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 LJ03 EMV?

You can check the full history of LJ03 EMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ03 EMV registered?

LJ03 EMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is LJ03 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 EMV 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.

Does LJ03 EMV 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 LJ03 EMV. 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.