2003 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · MV03 LWM
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 162,622 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV03 LWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 162,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV03 LWM 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 (MV03 LWM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV03 LWM Mileage History
- 08/03/2024159,676 mi
- 04/04/2025161,175 mi+1,499 mi
- 14/04/2025161,190 mi+15 mi
- 02/04/2026162,622 mi+1,432 mi
- 02/04/2026162,622 mi
Average of roughly 1,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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