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LR03 JZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 130,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 127,617 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,617 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 127,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,401 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 113,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,967 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,093 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,419 miles

damaged on rear bumper

engine management light on

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,825 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,825 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,153 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 10,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 10,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LR03 JZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR03 JZE, 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 LR03 JZE registered?

LR03 JZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 JZE shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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