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LM03 VVB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VVB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,017 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,644 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 96,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 83,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 74,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 74,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre Leaking Air - 175/65/14

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 73,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f seat belt trim missing

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,349 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f seat belt trim missing

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

passenger seat belt trim missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

passenger seat belt trim missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,001 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

both front headlamp unit glasses deteriorating

both rear tyre outer walls deteriorating 165 70 14 linlong

crack in n/s windscreen not i drivers view and within limits

front wiper blades deteriorating

nsf stalk cover missing

rear number plate bulb holder loose but secure

Fail 11 May 2012 56,547 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 56,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,850 miles

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,020 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 VVB 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 LM03 VVB, 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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LM03 VVB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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