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GL53 OVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,946 mi
Last recorded213,946 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 213,946 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 213,940 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 199,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 194,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 190,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 181,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Fail 16 Apr 2019 181,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 3 May 2018 165,474 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 165,474 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,385 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 150,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 147,293 miles

nearside front drop worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,727 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 132,227 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,931 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 32,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 87,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,820 miles

Off side front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,382 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

slight corrosion on inner face of front discs

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,768 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 OVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

GL53 OVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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