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LJ03 WFR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WFR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 74,981 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,734 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repeater lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front bumper loose and has damage

handbrake has travel , may require attention

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repeater lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front bumper loose and has damage

handbrake has travel , may require attention

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,945 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,521 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 65,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,522 miles

both beam pattern poor

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,522 miles

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

both beam pattern poor

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,149 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,953 miles

front number plate damaged

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,376 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,857 miles

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,606 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres perished on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,763 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 WFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

LJ03 WFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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