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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion to under body and components
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion to under body and components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion to under body and components
general under body corrosion
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
general under body corrosion
parking brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general under body corrosion
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
general under body corrosion
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front bumper is damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper is damaged
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor leak front exhaust section
n/s/f brake flexy hose deteriorated ADVISE replacement
o/s/f lower ball joint boot perishing
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor leak front exhaust section
n/s/f brake flexy hose deteriorated ADVISE replacement
o/s/f lower ball joint boot perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch heavy/stiff
front number plate deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch heavy/stiff
front number plate deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r brake slightly binding on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise new o/s wiper blade
advise x4 tyres, n/s/f on 1.6 limit, o/s/f 3mm, both rears 3mm and perrished
front pads approx 2/3 worn
front roll bar link rubbers split and worn (usable)
n/s/f lower bumper damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in o/s rack arm
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in o/s rack arm
advise rear brake insp. and clean
front roll bar bushes on links arms worn
minor stone chip zone a
o/s/f shock weaping, advise replacement
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GL53 GZP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GZP, 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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GL53 GZP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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