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GF53 YYC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,874 mi
Last recorded153,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 153,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in passenger front tyre sidewall

drivers rear tyre wearing edges and perished

front bumper and number plate damaged

passenger headlamp mounts damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,568 miles

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated by hand

nearside wing mirror glass has a faint crack

Fail 6 Oct 2011 114,043 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,043 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Oct 2010 104,582 miles

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,582 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,406 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 93,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,817 miles

handbrake travel is excessive, near side door mirror is cracked, front brake pads are low and discs are worn, brake imbalance to off side front and is on the limit for a failure

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,102 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,317 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 YYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

GF53 YYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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