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GJ53 PTZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PTZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,073 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 53,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,733 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 43,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern to dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,003 miles

nearside front valve stem perished

Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,467 miles

nearside front valve stem close to excessively perished

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,413 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,168 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,877 miles

The O/S/F tyre is unevenly worn,and the front anti roll bar bushes are perished.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,020 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,626 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 17,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,008 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 PTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

GJ53 PTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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