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GF53 KJA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,781 mi
Last recorded115,781 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,165 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Iphone docking station ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 107,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Iphone docking station ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,094 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing and close to limits

anti roll bar bushes perishing

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,139 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,331 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,813 miles

childseat fitted to front passenger seat seatbelt not tested

Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,029 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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GF53 KJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF53 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

GF53 KJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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