2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · WG03 WWY
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 93,617 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,617 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.
WG03 WWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 93,617 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.
WG03 WWY 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 (WG03 WWY) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WG03 WWY Mileage History
- 13/06/202284,637 mi
- 19/06/202388,864 mi+4,227 mi
- 19/06/202388,864 mi
- 24/06/202493,617 mi+4,753 mi
- 24/06/202493,617 mi
Average of roughly 4,420 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: Poor
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