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GJ03 VYC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 VYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,705 miles

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

front anti roll bar outer link rods bushes starting to split @ perish

nearside rear tyre outside wall starting to perish slightly

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit @ starting to perish on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,185 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection to seatbelt

nearside side repeater lamp broken

Fail 15 Feb 2013 82,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside side repeater lamp broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection to seatbelt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,421 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,195 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front pads wearing low

o/s/f seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,840 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 VYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

GJ03 VYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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