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GJ53 RUV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RUV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded and laeking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded and laeking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,774 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 93,774 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,720 miles

Central Rear no. plate backing vinal defective

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,720 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear no. plate backing vinal defective

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,695 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle under body rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2017 65,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle under body rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 61,844 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,233 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,094 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,094 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,874 miles

air bag light on.

long hand brake travel

Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,874 miles

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

air bag light on.

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,893 miles

Offside headlamp loose, but not considered to be insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,872 miles

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault reccomend repair

Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault reccomend repair

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,090 miles

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

advise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,072 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)

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 RUV 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 61.3%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

GJ53 RUV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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