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EF03 VAE

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Yaris Petrol 998cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 78,416 miles on the clock, averaging 10,330 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 VVT-i engine is known for 1sz-fe and timing chain hydraulic tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 VAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,330

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading78,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,335
Average per year10,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 VAE 23k37k51k65k78k '06'11'09

Check EF03 VAE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,416 miles
Since last MOT+15,335 miles
PASS
Mileage63,081 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,034 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage49,611 miles
Since last MOT+15,163 miles
PASS
Mileage34,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage29,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage22,930 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Yaris

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Yaris models (1999–2005), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1SZ-FE

Timing chain hydraulic tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 VAE

What car is EF03 VAE?

EF03 VAE is an red Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 VAE?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 VAE was 78,416 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 VAE passed its MOT?

EF03 VAE has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Oct 2011.

Is EF03 VAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 VAE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF03 VAE?

EF03 VAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.