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AX53 GZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,196 mi
Last recorded73,196 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread to sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Rear subframe bushes cracking

head lights misty pattern

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,396 miles

Offside Front brake has drag

head light lens misty patterns

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Feb 2025 70,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and weather cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake has drag

head light lens misty patterns

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

head lights misty patterns

rear subframe bushes cracking

slight drag o/s front brake

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,553 miles

Front tyres weather cracking

head lights have misty patterns

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,875 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,079 miles

brake or bearing noise on front

front tyres weather cracking

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,869 miles

Offside Front head light misty lenze

Pass 13 Feb 2018 555 miles

Offside slight misting of lamp

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,230 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 53,230 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,610 miles

front tyres wearting on both edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,614 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,265 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AX53 GZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 GZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 GZE registered?

AX53 GZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is AX53 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 GZE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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