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GJ53 NVP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,963 mi
Last recorded145,963 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 NVP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 145,963 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021 120,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 114,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 10 May 2016 97,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

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

under vehicle fuel tank pipe has corrosion

Fail 10 May 2016 97,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

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

under vehicle fuel tank pipe has corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 90,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 90,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 69,755 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 69,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2012 50,244 miles
Fail 6 May 2012 50,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 42,033 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 36,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,249 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,249 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,278 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,057 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

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 NVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

GJ53 NVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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