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GJ53 YVY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 86,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,120 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,821 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 11,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,700 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 YVY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ53 YVY?

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What year was GJ53 YVY registered?

GJ53 YVY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GJ53 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 YVY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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