2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FT03 HHN
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 63,844 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,844 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FT03 HHN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 63,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT03 HHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (FT03 HHN) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FT03 HHN Mileage History
- 27/07/200614,871 mi
- 19/07/200718,859 mi+3,988 mi
- 28/07/200822,681 mi+3,822 mi
- 30/07/200927,118 mi+4,437 mi
- 26/07/201032,062 mi+4,944 mi
- 25/07/201135,429 mi+3,367 mi
- 25/07/201238,497 mi+3,068 mi
- 30/07/201341,484 mi+2,987 mi
- 29/07/201444,406 mi+2,922 mi
- 27/07/201546,321 mi+1,915 mi
- 19/07/201648,126 mi+1,805 mi
- 17/07/201749,823 mi+1,697 mi
- 16/07/201851,024 mi+1,201 mi
- 17/07/201951,893 mi+869 mi
- 09/07/202052,765 mi+872 mi
- 19/07/202153,188 mi+423 mi
- 02/07/202253,622 mi+434 mi
- 27/06/202355,599 mi+1,977 mi
- 30/06/202355,626 mi+27 mi
- 23/08/202459,562 mi+3,936 mi
- 23/08/202459,562 mi
- 21/08/202561,998 mi+2,436 mi
- 06/08/202663,841 mi+1,843 mi
- 06/08/202663,844 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,445 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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