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LL03 PBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 52,353 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 47,858 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,344 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 43,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,564 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 38,564 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,157 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 34,157 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 31,058 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 25,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp is deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2019 25,332 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 Headlamp is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp is deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 18,959 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 18,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 10,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 9,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights are very dull

o/s front tyre is very cracked all round

Pass 16 Jul 2014 8,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights are very dull

o/s front tyre is very cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights are dull

Fail 17 Jul 2013 8,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights are dull

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,529 miles

O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,803 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cut on outer wall.Long travel handbrake.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S Washer jet partly blocked N/S/R Tyre slight tear in outer side wall

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,353 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,467 miles

Very long travel on handbrake.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,478 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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LL03 PBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 LL03 PBU, 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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LL03 PBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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