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LW03 LFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,490 mi
Last recorded175,490 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 175,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold / CAT area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 173,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 173,672 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 169,981 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 169,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 161,579 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 161,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,823 miles

Handbrake adjustment required

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,261 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,228 miles

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

Washers partially blocked/poorly aimed

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,228 miles

Washers partially blocked/poorly aimed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,875 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,227 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,634 miles

n/s door miror cracked.

Pass 31 May 2007 32,980 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,681 miles

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

Offside 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 LFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW03 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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