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GJ53 OVM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 89,535 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,497 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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight surface rust underbody

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,311 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,311 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,652 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 OVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

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

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