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GL03 TLF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TLF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 146,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,994 miles

Nearside Front side indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front side indicator lens cover missing

eml light on

Fail 10 Mar 2022 142,994 miles

Nearside Front side indicator lens cover missing

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

Offside Front side indicator lens cover missing

eml light on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front side indicators lense cover is missing

Fail 17 Mar 2021 140,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front side indicators lense cover is missing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 139,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator lense cover is missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator lense cover is missing

Fail 17 Mar 2020 139,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator lense cover is missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator lense cover is missing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,756 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense cover is missing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lense cover is missing

Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,702 miles

Coolant leak radiator bottom hose ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,229 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,198 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,720 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 105,071 miles

engine management light indicating a fault

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 13 May 2014 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light indicating a fault

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 May 2013 88,535 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,380 miles

management light on

Fail 10 May 2012 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,151 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 50,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,000 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 TLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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