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LM03 VUP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VUP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 84,233 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,969 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 79,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,517 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,486 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,750 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,750 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,233 miles

advise sub frame corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,776 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle, near lower shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 62,776 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle, near lower shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,358 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,982 miles

Noise From Offside Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,788 miles

offside rear lens damaged †nearside & offside front tyres wearing edges †(155/80/13)

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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LM03 VUP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM03 VUP, 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 LM03 VUP registered?

LM03 VUP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LM03 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 VUP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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