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GJ53 OVR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OVR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 145,151 miles

Rear Rear wiper needs replacement

Fail 16 Jan 2026 145,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear wiper needs replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2025 131,856 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion, rear axle, and sills

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,865 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, axle and brake components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, axle and brake components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Jan 2023 120,858 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 120,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under body corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under body corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,437 miles

slight play in top mounts

Fail 18 Feb 2021 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in top mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,300 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,103 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,212 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osr tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 23,537 miles

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

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

o/s/rear shock absorber slight oil weep

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,537 miles

o/s/rear shock absorber slight oil weep

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,319 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,983 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 14,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 OVR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

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

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