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GJ53 HDL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,887 mi
Last recorded109,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HDL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,236 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,489 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,828 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both head light beam paterns & output poor.

parking brake travel close to maximum

signs of scoring & wear front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,666 miles

n/s wiperblade poor just meets requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,306 miles

slight cracking/ageing n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,306 miles

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

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

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

slight cracking/ageing n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center rear seat belt slow in returning

tear rear wiperblade

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center rear seat belt slow in returning

tear rear wiperblade

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,264 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 HDL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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