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GJ53 ZBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,500 miles

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

Long h/brake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Long h/brake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,430 miles

Nearside headlight only just has a beam pattern

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,430 miles

Nearside headlight only just has a beam pattern

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 67,344 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,259 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,078 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 ZBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ53 ZBY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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