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LV03 FZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 FZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,256 miles

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

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

tyres with different aspect ratio fitted on front/rear axels

Fail 21 Mar 2019 112,256 miles

Emissions not tested enable to sample (exhaust detached) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

tyres with different aspect ratio fitted on front/rear axels

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,533 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,272 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat pipe going in to centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 3 Mar 2017 93,219 miles

Front Emissions not tested exhaust has blow in 2 places 1: manifold 2nd is middle section exhaust to catalytic converter (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold holed corroded (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section front part loose insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit and perished all over tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,828 miles

sump corroded and weeping oil

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

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

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

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

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

complete exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

complete exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Poor headlamp aim

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Poor headlamp aim

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear main brake pipes starting to corrode

engine sump corroded and leaking

front and center exhaust sections corroded

power steering resevior corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 66,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear main brake pipes starting to corrode

complete exhaust corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

power steering resevior corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,654 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,851 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,853 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)

both front discs corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2008 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front discs corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,470 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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LV03 FZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LV03 FZJ, 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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LV03 FZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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