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LW03 VTJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 51,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,202 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 49,185 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 38,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 38,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,614 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 34,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,089 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,159 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,846 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 VTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

LW03 VTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LW03 VTJ safe to buy?

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