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GF53 ZHV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,014 miles

Offside Front Outer gash in tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,012 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust faulty (7.3.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,871 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,871 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,201 miles

bootlid has to be opened from inside vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bootlid has to be opened from inside vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2013 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 76,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyre's getting low tred and worn on edge's

perishing and cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyres,

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres low on preshure

front brake disc's poor

perishing cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyre's

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,458 miles

front break disc's worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front break disc's worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear wiper blade deteoriated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,223 miles

advise rear wiper blade deteoriated

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 ZHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZHV, 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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GF53 ZHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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