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GL53 FEV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 90,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking on tread 175/65/14

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,051 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,975 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar bushes split/perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,683 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,020 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 40,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,534 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 FEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc 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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

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

Is GL53 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 FEV 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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