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GJ53 HDV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 136,327 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

heavy underbody and components heavy corrosion

Fail 7 May 2025 136,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

heavy underbody and components heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 133,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 133,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 128,404 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 120,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 120,248 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,676 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 110,570 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 110,565 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 104,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 104,192 miles

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

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

Both headlights deteriorated. [Plastic]

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 86,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 88,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 82,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,813 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 61,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2010 61,153 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 51,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,758 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 HDV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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