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GL53 MGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,702 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside slight door damage

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,262 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))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,247 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,849 miles

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,844 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 14 Aug 2012 55,410 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,060 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,905 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,927 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 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

GL53 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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