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LJ03 RHA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 RHA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer sidewall ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys & Air Fresheners Removed From Internal Mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Cloudy - Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Cloudy - Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,521 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,521 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,754 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to split

Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,720 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,634 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 22,634 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAILED

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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