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LR03 UKJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,738 mi
Last recorded129,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,057 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,057 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,997 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,997 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Pass 15 Oct 2022 114,456 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,626 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 108,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,731 miles

both side repeaters have lens missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,731 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side repeaters have lens missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nsf suspension squeak when jacked up and turn lock to lock

nsf tyre low tread and worn inner edge

os side repeater lense missing

osf tyre worn inner edge

relocated stickers windscreen swept area

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,240 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system P/S light on dash (2.3.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nsf suspension squeak when jacked up and turn lock to lock

nsf tyre low tread and worn inner edge

os side repeater lense missing

osf tyre worn inner edge

relocated stickers windscreen swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,667 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,483 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,483 miles

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

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)

advice near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted to near side rear seat. pass and advice.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,246 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside tread

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cracks to the rear tyres. pass and advice

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,515 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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LR03 UKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKJ, 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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LR03 UKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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