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GJ53 HDC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HDC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate light loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 110,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate light loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Number plate lamp loose

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,842 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,729 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,729 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,596 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,596 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,066 miles

engine management lamp moted on indication a possible fault

Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 73,020 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,743 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 67,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 67,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 32,859 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre has cut to sodewall, not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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