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GJ53 TUW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 TUW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 88,051 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine noisey

Fail 16 May 2026 88,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,548 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,979 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2022 81,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,564 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,017 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,221 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,646 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 TUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 TUW, 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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GJ53 TUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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