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LM03 VUX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 111,050 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,766 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 107,766 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 104,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 99,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 85,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,324 miles

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

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

both front tytre valves deteriorated/cracked

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

near side front tyre outer wall cut deep enough to see ply but within 25mm

off side front, near side front and near side rear tyres have outer shoulder wear

Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,324 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tytre valves deteriorated/cracked

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

near side front tyre outer wall cut deep enough to see ply but within 25mm

off side front, near side front and near side rear tyres have outer shoulder wear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,746 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,035 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre excessively cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,035 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre excessively cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,069 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,143 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's slightly scored.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,143 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc's slightly scored.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,030 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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LM03 VUX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LM03 VUX, 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 LM03 VUX registered?

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

Is LM03 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 VUX shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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