2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WJ03 WKW
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 157,689 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ03 WKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 157,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ03 WKW 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 (WJ03 WKW) between November 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WJ03 WKW Mileage History
- 01/11/2022153,108 mi
- 01/11/2023155,709 mi+2,601 mi
- 04/11/2023155,709 mi
- 12/08/2024157,689 mi+1,980 mi
- 19/08/2024157,689 mi
Average of roughly 2,546 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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