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FP03 GZU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,513 mi
Last recorded152,513 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 GZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 152,513 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 145,521 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 141,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,719 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 129,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 128,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside track rod end loctite

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside track rod end loctite

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 18 May 2019 125,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight fading away (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner wall just beginning crack but not yet reached cords

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight fading away (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight fading away (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner wall just beginning crack but not yet reached cords

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight fading away (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,248 miles

Offside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wearing on the inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2014 116,491 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,979 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,979 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 70,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,652 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,942 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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FP03 GZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP03 GZU, 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.

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What year was FP03 GZU registered?

FP03 GZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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