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GF03 NVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 NVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 140,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,826 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 136,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 131,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,614 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 126,504 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,198 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

engine oil leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2019 123,184 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

engine oil leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 119,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 116,506 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,050 miles

handbrake on limit front pads low

Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

handbrake on limit front pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,347 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,605 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,077 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 91,077 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,168 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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GF03 NVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GF03 NVC, 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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GF03 NVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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