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GJ53 JZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,525 mi
Last recorded175,525 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 175,525 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2023 175,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 170,683 miles

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

underbody has minor corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022 170,683 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has minor corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 165,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 162,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window not open or closed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box not fully secure

under body corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 150,561 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 150,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2018 147,393 miles

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

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o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 7 May 2018 147,273 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 141,951 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 136,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,278 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nsr tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,440 miles

rear wiper split. front brake pads low. front anti-roll bar bushes perished. nearside front shock absorber starting to leak. offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,678 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 92,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,164 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,446 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 48,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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