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LW03 OJC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 OJC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,349 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

number plates deteriorating

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 15 Jul 2026 100,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

number plates deteriorating

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,682 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,671 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 85,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,372 miles

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,372 miles

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 64,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head lamps glazed

Fail 7 Jan 2017 58,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head lamps glazed

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,660 miles

child seat fitted

head lights slightly glazed

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,684 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes slightly cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,676 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,479 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 OJC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OJC, 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 LW03 OJC registered?

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

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