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GJ53 TZD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,266 mi
Last recorded163,266 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 TZD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 163,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 163,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,848 miles

Front bumper slight loose

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,635 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 111,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,938 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,224 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

175 65 14

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside headlamp deteriorated.(beam image poor)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,253 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing and cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2012 57,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,338 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,437 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,323 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 27,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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