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GJ53 OVP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OVP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 111,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 111,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,579 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,328 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,328 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,317 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,777 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 OVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

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

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