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GL03 YXN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YXN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 98,093 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 93,073 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 89,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,406 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 79,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,378 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front headlamp aim deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,709 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,513 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ns washer poor

Pass 25 Jun 2011 54,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,401 miles

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

both front discs slightly lipped

front no plate slightly deteriorated along top edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wipers slightly split

rear wiper missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers slightly split

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,746 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 YXN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

GL03 YXN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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