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LJ03 RUC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 74,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,782 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,782 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 455,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,227 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 RUC 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 RUC, 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

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What year was LJ03 RUC registered?

LJ03 RUC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LJ03 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 RUC 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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