2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · EJ03 BGU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 134,646 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ03 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 134,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ03 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (EJ03 BGU) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ03 BGU Mileage History
- 04/10/2023132,544 mi
- 25/09/2024133,156 mi+612 mi
- 30/09/2024133,556 mi+400 mi
- 09/09/2025134,644 mi+1,088 mi
- 12/09/2025134,646 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,083 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
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