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GJ53 TPZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 TPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,941 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible image lens heavily deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy and heavily deteriorated light output severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken/missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible image lens heavily deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy and heavily deteriorated light output severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

damage to front bumper, offside front wing and rear panel

front wipers streaking / smearing

nearside front headlamp unit has slight movement

unable to test/inspect offside rear wheel bearing due to excessive binding

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,935 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,521 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,271 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,233 miles

tested wet, both front tyres are low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 23,927 miles

advise brake inspection.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,186 miles

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

front antiroll bar droplink rubbers worn.

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,643 miles

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

nearside front bumper and offside rear wing damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,559 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 TPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

GJ53 TPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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