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GJ03 VYG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 VYG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has cover, covering it (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 109,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has cover, covering it (2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 106,268 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing rough when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing rough when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes grabbing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2017 95,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,614 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 91,613 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 91,303 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met required efficiency (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 85,891 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 85,783 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,594 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,594 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,304 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 VYG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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