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GJ53 NVZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 NVZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,024 miles

BOTH front inner wheel arches missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 127,024 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH front inner wheel arches missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,550 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 122,550 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,657 miles

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

both hedlights.slightly deteriorated.advise attention

Fail 7 Oct 2015 119,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both hedlights.slightly deteriorated.advise attention

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,742 miles

engine undershield and front inner wheel arch panels damaged/missing.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine undershield and front inner wheel arch panels damaged/missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,543 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,543 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front bumper insecure

front wipers deteriorated

rear wiper missing

underside covers insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,533 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,119 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,119 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

borderline pass n/s/r wheel bearing due to noise.no play or roughness felt

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,383 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 NVZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

GJ53 NVZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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