2003 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YL03 LHF
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 86,263 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL03 LHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2026
- 86,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL03 LHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (YL03 LHF) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YL03 LHF Mileage History
- 22/09/202282,049 mi
- 24/05/202484,459 mi+2,410 mi
- 13/05/202585,863 mi+1,404 mi
- 17/06/202686,263 mi+400 mi
Average of roughly 1,128 miles per year across 4 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
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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