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LN03 UTJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 87,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 83,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,493 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,953 miles

Headlamp lenses faded. (Borderline pass)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 60,914 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,491 miles

Headlamp lenses faded. (Borderline pass)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,296 miles

Inspected in wet conditions.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,299 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,505 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 25,505 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,444 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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LN03 UTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN03 UTJ, 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 LN03 UTJ registered?

LN03 UTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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