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LS03 RUC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,133 mi
Last recorded169,133 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 RUC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 169,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 151,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,371 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 128,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,621 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 122,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,076 miles

Nearside Rear worn uneven

handbrake travel high

Fail 14 Feb 2016 99,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear worn uneven

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,323 miles

Both rear shock aborbers weak

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,323 miles

Both rear shock aborbers weak

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,612 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,558 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,540 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,540 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 206,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,893 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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LS03 RUC 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 LS03 RUC, 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 LS03 RUC registered?

LS03 RUC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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