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GL03 KGV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,204 mi
Last recorded147,204 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 KGV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 147,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside movement in headlight

headlight lenses deteriorated and offside beam patten weak

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 1 Apr 2020 147,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated and offside beam patten weak

movement in offside headlight and offside rear light unit

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Mar 2020 147,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front headlights cloudy both

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front headlight poorly supported

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

Offside Rear light unit poorly supported

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside lower arm ball joint locking device missing (split pin )

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 140,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,306 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 56,509 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

engine mountin bracet loose

Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,083 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 KGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL03 KGV, 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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GL03 KGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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