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GF53 YYO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YYO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,732 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,388 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 65,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,713 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted at time of test .but seat belt was checked

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 49,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,237 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,093 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,253 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,655 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,096 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,336 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 YYO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 YYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF53 YYO?

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What year was GF53 YYO registered?

GF53 YYO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is GF53 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 YYO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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