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LW03 VDR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VDR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT N0ISE FROM ENGINE

Fail 30 Sep 2019 140,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REARS (4.7.2 (a))

SLIGHT N0ISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 132,538 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,225 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/r14h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,006 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,393 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,121 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 VDR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

LW03 VDR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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