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CU53 GYC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,718 mi
Last recorded56,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 56,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,681 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 51,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Shoe not releasing properly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,116 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 51,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,456 miles

oil / lubricant on top of engine bay

Fail 10 Jan 2019 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil / lubricant on top of engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,426 miles

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,321 miles

handbrake travel high

no plate light lose connection

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,247 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,778 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,778 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,618 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,070 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU53 GYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 GYC, 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

How do I check the history of CU53 GYC?

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What year was CU53 GYC registered?

CU53 GYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is CU53 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GYC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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