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GF53 EYW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EYW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

slight noise in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear wiper split

slight noise in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,717 miles

Oil leak ()

some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 May 2015 124,950 miles

front panel damaged

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2015 124,950 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front panel damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,071 miles

some noisen/s/fwheelbearing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 113,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

some noisen/s/fwheelbearing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade does not clear sc reen effectively.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 80,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade does not clear sc reen effectively.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,811 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF53 EYW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF53 EYW, 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 GF53 EYW registered?

GF53 EYW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GF53 EYW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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