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LS03 TAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 83,827 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,980 miles

centre brake light not working

slight play in N/S tie rod

slight play in O/S tie rod

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,776 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,118 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,578 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 TAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

Is LS03 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 TAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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