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GL53 OVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OVD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,491 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,490 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 48,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,276 miles

hand brake long travel

Pass 29 Dec 2012 15,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,542 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,414 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 6,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 5,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 3,727 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 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OVD, 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

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What year was GL53 OVD registered?

GL53 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GL53 OVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 OVD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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