2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WR03 EJX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 82,576 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WR03 EJX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2019
- 82,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR03 EJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (WR03 EJX) between July 2006 and August 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WR03 EJX Mileage History
- 19/07/200611,270 mi
- 17/07/200714,726 mi+3,456 mi
- 08/11/200715,612 mi+886 mi
- 27/10/200821,531 mi+5,919 mi
- 28/10/200925,981 mi+4,450 mi
- 25/10/201030,930 mi+4,949 mi
- 21/10/201135,234 mi+4,304 mi
- 25/10/201239,661 mi+4,427 mi
- 14/10/201346,890 mi+7,229 mi
- 14/08/201453,112 mi+6,222 mi
- 04/08/201557,127 mi+4,015 mi
- 08/08/201663,946 mi+6,819 mi
- 22/08/201770,800 mi+6,854 mi
- 20/08/201876,780 mi+5,980 mi
- 30/08/201982,576 mi+5,796 mi
Average of roughly 5,437 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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