CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS03 RVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,061 mi
Last recorded157,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 157,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust outer skin

Pass 6 Jun 2025 143,483 miles

exhaust outer skin in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jun 2025 143,477 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 129,655 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside \ offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 129,655 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside \ offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 116,970 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2023 116,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 98,494 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 May 2021 98,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 May 2020 91,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 91,778 miles

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

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

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 efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2019 81,967 miles

hand brake travel long

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,782 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,347 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,330 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 52,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,699 miles

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

advise front number plate condition.

advise hand brake travel.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,312 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS03 RVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RVT, 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

How do I check the history of LS03 RVT?

You can check the full history of LS03 RVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS03 RVT registered?

LS03 RVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is LS03 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 RVT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS03 RVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS03 RVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.