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GJ53 UZY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 134,706 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 134,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reversing lamp appears dim

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,054 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 24% nearside lower than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 130,979 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 24% nearside lower than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 127,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high view not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 118,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,697 miles

both wipers worn and smeary

rear exhaust box pipe badly cracked and blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,198 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,196 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,003 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,003 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,939 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,441 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,825 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,969 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 UZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

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

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