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GL03 ARU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,127 mi
Last recorded134,127 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,127 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,127 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,036 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 133,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,962 miles

Headlights deteriated but servicable

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,149 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,762 miles

cv joints noisey

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,609 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,201 miles

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 5 Apr 2007 34,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,686 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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GL03 ARU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GL03 ARU, 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 GL03 ARU registered?

GL03 ARU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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