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GJ03 MBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 86,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

eml on

Fail 4 Mar 2025 83,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

eml on

Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 81,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,588 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,587 miles

Emissions unable to be completed eml on and erratic idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,431 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 75,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,954 miles

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

all four tyres have sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,108 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,436 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,414 miles

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

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

all four outer sidewalls of tyres excessively perished and weakened sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,792 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,013 miles

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 3 Mar 2006 16,537 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 MBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ03 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

GJ03 MBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is GJ03 MBV safe to buy?

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