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GJ53 GAO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,497 mi
Last recorded141,497 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,555 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 138,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,664 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,088 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,005 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 115,005 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

n/s side repeater cover mising

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,235 miles

front discs starting to wear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,812 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 GAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

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

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