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LS03 SZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,437 mi
Last recorded103,437 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 SZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor images (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,197 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,197 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf steering rack end has slight play

vehicle underbody showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,997 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 85,997 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 81,001 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 81,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 69,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2010 69,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 65,024 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 53,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 53,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,021 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,439 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 SZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZC, 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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LS03 SZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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