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GL53 GZR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GZR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 86,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 24 May 2023 86,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 86,337 miles

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 82,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 77,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,239 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 73,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 71,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 68,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2015 66,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 63,472 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 56,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 45,167 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,999 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

GL53 GZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is GL53 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 GZR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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