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GL53 GZY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 94,759 miles

handbrake high

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 82,973 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 77,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,895 miles

Light corrosion visible under vehicle

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,895 miles

Light corrosion visible under vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,850 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside headlight very poor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,191 miles

both headlights deterioated and patterns poor

Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,476 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,127 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fluctuation on offside front brake

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre getting close on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (close to limit)

slight binding on offside front brake

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,788 miles

The nearside front brake has some binding.

The offside front brake has some binding.

The rear wiper rubber is in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,048 miles

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

The nearside front brake is binding.

The offside front brake is binding.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,048 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

The nearside front brake is binding.

The offside front brake is binding.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,264 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 31,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,688 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 GZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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