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GJ53 BSX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,662 mi
Last recorded113,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BSX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 113,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

centre stoplamp not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear wheels slightly dirtorted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,528 miles

Rear suspension bushes poor

Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension bushes poor

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side body work damage

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,814 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,209 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 30 Aug 2006 35,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,093 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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GJ53 BSX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ53 BSX, 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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GJ53 BSX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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