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GJ53 UZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 112,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,712 miles

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

parking lever travel

rust to innersills

Pass 7 Nov 2020 104,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,548 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Rear axle radius arm bushes in poor condition. Perished and cracking but no excess movement.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,689 miles

ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACKPLATES ARE CORRODED BADLY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,647 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACKPLATES ARE CORRODED BADLY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,305 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 69,394 miles

All three wiper blades are worn and soft.

Both auxiliary drive belts in poor condition.

Front suspension antiroll bar droplink bushes are splitting.

General underside corrosion.

Rear axle radius bushes are splitting.

Uneven wear and poor pad contact area to offside brake disc.

Very long parking brake lever travel.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 69,394 miles

All three wiper blades are worn and soft.

Both auxiliary drive belts in poor condition.

Front suspension antiroll bar droplink bushes are splitting.

General underside corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear axle radius bushes are splitting.

Uneven wear and poor pad contact area to offside brake disc.

Very long parking brake lever travel.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,085 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,493 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 UZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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