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GJ53 OVG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,702 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface rust all over

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,539 miles

Hand brake travel is long. Recommend it is repaired

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Recommend that both the anti roll bar drop link bushes are renewed, quite badly perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle/floor pan, has general areas of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,539 miles

Hand brake travel is long. Recommend it is repaired

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Recommend that both the anti roll bar drop link bushes are renewed, quite badly perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle/floor pan, has general areas of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,140 miles

Brake Pipes Rusty On Ferrules

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

General Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre's Have Slight Cracks On Sidewall And Tread Area

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,064 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION. RECOMMEND THEY ARE RENEWED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,064 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK RUBBER BUSHES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION. RECOMMEND THEY ARE RENEWED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,508 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lense clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front headlamp lense clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,508 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lense clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front headlamp lense clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,910 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,077 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 19,800 miles

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

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

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