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LS03 SZF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 SZF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 68,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 60,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached 1 bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,037 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

front anti roll bar links are perished

o/s wiper is poor

underside is rusty in places

Pass 15 May 2019 51,690 miles

Both front antiroll bar link arm bushes perished and cracked

Wear noted on both front brake disc

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,850 miles

Both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Wear noted on both front brake disc

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,219 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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,706 miles

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

Rear Could not test seat belts due to seats being layed down

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,901 miles

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

n/s head light lens starting to deteriate

Pass 25 May 2012 34,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 30,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,785 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 SZF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

LS03 SZF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 SZF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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