2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · DE03 ETT
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 118,240 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,240 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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DE03 ETT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2021
- 118,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 ETT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (DE03 ETT) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE03 ETT Mileage History
- 20/12/2021118,240 mi
- 22/12/2021118,240 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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