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GL53 BRF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,086 mi
Last recorded194,086 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BRF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 194,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 198,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 190,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 183,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 172,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 155,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,065 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted offside rear/ nearside rear/ nearside front.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted offside rear/ nearside rear/ nearside front.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plate light unit loose inside bumper.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plate light unit loose inside bumper.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s/reardoor prior to MOT

Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GL53 BRF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL53 BRF, 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 GL53 BRF registered?

GL53 BRF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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