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Toyota Yaris

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc

T4 VYJMOT history

T4 VYJ is a blue petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,869 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VYJ was last recorded at 147,869 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2013: 14,532 miles, lower than 80,991 miles on 23 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,820 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,869 miles
  • 2024 – 133,371 miles
  • 2023 – 127,627 miles
  • 2022 – 121,303 miles
  • 2021 – 119,904 miles
  • 2020 – 117,123 miles
  • 2019 – 114,042 miles
  • 2018 – 112,499 miles
  • 2017 – 109,848 miles
  • 2016 – 106,855 miles
  • 2015 – 101,174 miles
  • 2014 – 95,381 miles
  • 2013 – 88,747 miles
  • 2012 – 80,991 miles
  • 2011 – 71,949 miles
  • 2010 – 62,897 miles
  • 2009 – 53,743 miles
  • 2008 – 45,047 miles
  • 2007 – 36,405 miles
  • 2006 – 7,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,869 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front door is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,869 miles (+49)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,869 miles
    Test number
    386496401306
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail147,820 miles (+14,449)4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,820 miles
    Test number
    393270806934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pershing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass133,371 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    918929338635
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights are misted

  4. Fail133,370 miles (+116)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,370 miles
    Test number
    716644460491
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights are misted

  5. Fail133,254 miles (+5,627)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,254 miles
    Test number
    968206771981
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides and headlamp aim cannot be tested. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.

  6. Pass127,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    803876207641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail127,627 miles (+6,324)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    199468219573
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both front nearside front flashes then goes out off side not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass121,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    300304592198
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

  9. Fail121,303 miles (+1,399)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    763713117996
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

  10. Pass119,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    535600569395
    • AdvisoryFRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

  11. Fail119,904 miles (+2,781)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    562684129894
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

  12. Pass117,123 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    897022221142
    • AdvisoryFRONT EXHAUST TEMP REPAIR
    • AdvisoryREAR FLOOR CORRODED

  13. Pass114,042 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,042 miles
    Test number
    616824579831
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisorySMALL BLOW EXHAUST

  14. Fail113,985 miles (+1,486)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    836430353881
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisorySMALL BLOW EXHAUST

  15. Pass112,499 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,499 miles
    Test number
    153775131234
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail112,487 miles (+2,639)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,487 miles
    Test number
    210353125668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass109,848 miles (+2,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    339625775043
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL
    • AdvisorySMALL BLOW FRONT /CENTER PIPE

  18. Pass106,855 miles (+5,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    866846027807
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass101,174 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    699784165050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,381 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    137656954011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    977917653017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,532 miles (-66,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,532 miles
    Test number
    316307053048
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass80,991 miles (+9,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    289224052024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,949 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    635482751005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    371518240050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,897 miles (+9,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    450948040082
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    272632849036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,743 miles (+8,696)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    163011849478
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  29. Pass45,047 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    450149748000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,405 miles (+28,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    973190457098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass7,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,864 miles
    Test number
    284483656026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VYJ

Does T4 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VYJ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 VYJ?
The MOT on T4 VYJ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VYJ done?
T4 VYJ was recorded at 147,869 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has T4 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VYJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 VYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 VYJ find?
T4 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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