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GL53 HAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,912 mi
Last recorded53,912 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,254 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 44,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 42,078 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,160 miles

front lamps deteriorated, image a little weak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,842 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,097 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,332 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 HAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HAU, 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

How do I check the history of GL53 HAU?

You can check the full history of GL53 HAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL53 HAU registered?

GL53 HAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is GL53 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL53 HAU have outstanding finance?

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