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LW03 GXY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,897 mi
Last recorded121,897 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 GXY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,897 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 101,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 101,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 92,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 84,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 84,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 76,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 76,043 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,280 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 69,280 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,015 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,015 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,691 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,686 miles

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

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

damage to osf tyre side wall (not down to cords)

osf side repeater lamp outer cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 7,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LW03 GXY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW03 GXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 GXY registered?

LW03 GXY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is LW03 GXY safe to buy?

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