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GF53 ZHE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,135 mi
Last recorded133,135 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZHE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,135 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend to replace (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drive belt noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 124,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,393 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,518 miles

Ball joint 'R' Clip fixing retaining device missing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ball joint 'R' Clip fixing retaining device missing

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,738 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 86,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2018 79,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,169 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)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,564 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes worn

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear coil springs partially corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,857 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,182 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 ZHE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHE, 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

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What year was GF53 ZHE registered?

GF53 ZHE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GF53 ZHE safe to buy?

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