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LT03 LJV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,250 mi
Last recorded78,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,250 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

No coolant in tank

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Reaching limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,846 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,193 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,565 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 56,565 miles

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

off side front tyre low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre is Feathering on the inside of the Tread

OSF Tyre has slight wear on the inside of the Tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 33,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,898 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 13,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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LT03 LJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT03 LJV, 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 LT03 LJV registered?

LT03 LJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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