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GJ03 MBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 57,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 44,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,417 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 41,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 39,134 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 39,134 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 35,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 33,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,811 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN CENTRE/TOP

Fail 16 Feb 2013 31,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN CENTRE/TOP

Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,389 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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GJ03 MBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ03 MBU, 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 GJ03 MBU registered?

GJ03 MBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is GJ03 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 MBU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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