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LW03 VTM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,072 mi
Last recorded114,072 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 114,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,270 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,270 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

manifold corroded at cyinder head with slight leak

offside front brake back plate corroded

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,489 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,480 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,429 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 39,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,219 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 VTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 VTM registered?

LW03 VTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is LW03 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 VTM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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