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LW03 VTF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,847 mi
Last recorded120,847 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 113,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,568 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,853 miles

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

cut in wall of nearside front tyre wall and rim slight damage

poss slight leak of grease from nearside drive shaft gaitor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,771 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedel rubber slightley smooth

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,569 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 38,042 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 VTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

LW03 VTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LW03 VTF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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