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GJ53 OVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,805 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 88,805 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,483 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,041 miles

Both head lights lens deteriorated .

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,282 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 41,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,770 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 38,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,767 miles

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,361 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 30,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,816 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 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

GJ53 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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