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FY53 GVR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GVR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,290 miles

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel filler neck at cap corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 116,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck at cap corroded

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body and suspenion rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,902 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,513 miles

nail in osf tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,437 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,447 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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FY53 GVR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY53 GVR, 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 FY53 GVR registered?

FY53 GVR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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