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LW03 KWB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,486 mi
Last recorded118,486 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 118,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases post cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,796 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,333 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 76,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,133 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,316 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 69,316 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,396 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 59,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 59,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,078 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriating

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2012 47,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Park brake could do with adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,507 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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LW03 KWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LW03 KWB, 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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LW03 KWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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