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GJ03 RYM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,226 mi
Last recorded157,226 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 157,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 157,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,009 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 151,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 144,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,644 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Roll bar rubber bushes perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 134,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 127,396 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 127,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,676 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,298 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 45,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,693 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 4 Apr 2006 21,499 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 RYM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYM, 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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What year was GJ03 RYM registered?

GJ03 RYM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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