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LJ03 YGP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,214 mi
Last recorded103,214 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YGP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 103,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 7 May 2024 95,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine MIL on

Pass 31 May 2023 85,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2022 82,992 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,092 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 77,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 75,885 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2019 75,885 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,293 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,762 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,393 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both front seat belts stalks covers missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,393 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both front seat belts stalks covers missing. (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,869 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,869 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside tyre has cracks

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside tyre has cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,394 miles

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

front discs liped

Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,394 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs liped

Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel could be better

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,240 miles

hand brake travel could be better

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,126 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 YGP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

LJ03 YGP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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