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GL53 HBA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,840 mi
Last recorded91,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HBA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 87,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 86,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 86,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 77,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,816 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,786 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides ''@ both inner body sills ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides @ both rear chassis members] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 70,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides ''@ both inner body sills ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides @ both rear chassis members] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 64,703 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,192 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 61,192 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion recomend rust treatment and protection (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion recomend rust treatment and protection (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SCREEN WASH TOP UP 3L( PRE MOT)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,532 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

adjusted washer o/s/f

Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

adjusted washer o/s/f

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,323 miles

Headlamp lenses are starting to go opaque.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,323 miles

Headlamp lenses are starting to go opaque.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,004 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,425 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 HBA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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