2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · LW03 VCU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 103,754 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 103,754 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.
LW03 VCU 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 (LW03 VCU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LW03 VCU Mileage History
- 12/03/202496,304 mi
- 26/03/2025100,689 mi+4,385 mi
- 27/03/2025100,689 mi
- 09/03/2026103,691 mi+3,002 mi
- 13/03/2026103,754 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 3,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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