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GJ53 FZB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,261 mi
Last recorded74,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 67,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 41,088 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 41,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 39,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 37,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NS/OS (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,356 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,697 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 18 Sep 2009 9,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 4,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,783 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 FZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GJ53 FZB, 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 GJ53 FZB registered?

GJ53 FZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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