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GL53 ETY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,971 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,835 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,449 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 71,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flange corrosion (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,642 miles

Oil leak sump plug? ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,488 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 56,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,849 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 20,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,883 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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GL53 ETY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GL53 ETY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL53 ETY?

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What year was GL53 ETY registered?

GL53 ETY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GL53 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 ETY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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