2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MD03 JHX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 128,356 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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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MD03 JHX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2025
- 128,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 JHX 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 (MD03 JHX) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
MD03 JHX Mileage History
- 22/06/2022128,334 mi
- 29/05/2025128,356 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7 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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