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LJ03 ENV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ENV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,007 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,860 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 83,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,206 miles

both front link pin bushes split

both headlight images poor

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,368 miles

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

scratch marks on screen not effecting driver

Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,368 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

scratch marks on screen not effecting driver

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,474 miles

EML lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch marks not in full view of driver (8.3.1d)

n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar pin bushes perishing

o/s/f n/s/r tyres started to perish in tread 175/65/14

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,474 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch marks not in full view of driver (8.3.1d)

n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar pin bushes perishing

o/s/f n/s/r tyres started to perish in tread 175/65/14

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light ON

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 26 Mar 2014 64,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,889 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,170 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,511 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,819 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 ENV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

LJ03 ENV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 ENV shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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