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GL53 ETZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,030 mi
Last recorded73,030 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ETZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,602 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 68,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,842 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,862 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 64,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,034 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,765 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,981 miles

Oil leak

headlamp lenses slightly dis-coloured

slight wear to front discs and pads

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,625 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 ETZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ETZ, 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

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What year was GL53 ETZ registered?

GL53 ETZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is GL53 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 ETZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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