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2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SA03 BZE

SA03 BZE

2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 117,054 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA YARIS
Year / Origin
2003 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,054 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
998cc
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SA03 BZE Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
  • 117,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SA03 BZE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 08:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (SA03 BZE) between March 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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ADVISORY

SA03 BZE Mileage History

  1. 24/03/200615,161 mi
  2. 26/02/200718,921 mi+3,760 mi
  3. 27/02/200821,890 mi+2,969 mi
  4. 06/03/200924,470 mi+2,580 mi
  5. 06/03/200924,470 mi
  6. 03/03/201028,250 mi+3,780 mi
  7. 03/03/201028,250 mi
  8. 09/05/201136,060 mi+7,810 mi
  9. 08/05/201240,508 mi+4,448 mi
  10. 08/05/201240,508 mi
  11. 21/06/201344,462 mi+3,954 mi
  12. 30/06/201448,468 mi+4,006 mi
  13. 30/06/201448,468 mi
  14. 27/06/201551,116 mi+2,648 mi
  15. 27/06/201551,117 mi+1 mi
  16. 02/08/201653,137 mi+2,020 mi
  17. 21/10/201756,329 mi+3,192 mi
  18. 12/03/201856,351 mi+22 mi
  19. 15/03/201856,355 mi+4 mi
  20. 13/03/201964,253 mi+7,898 mi
  21. 13/03/202072,377 mi+8,124 mi
  22. 25/06/202181,052 mi+8,675 mi
  23. 25/06/202181,052 mi
  24. 20/06/202289,413 mi+8,361 mi
  25. 20/06/202289,413 mi
  26. 22/06/202394,496 mi+5,083 mi
  27. 22/06/202394,496 mi
  28. 21/06/2024100,352 mi+5,856 mi
  29. 21/06/2024100,352 mi
  30. 23/06/2025110,209 mi+9,857 mi
  31. 28/07/2026117,054 mi+6,845 mi

Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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