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GL53 SBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,420 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 135,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam bushes (part 102406) 2x recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 132,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,354 miles

Nearside both doors have corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2022 128,354 miles

Nearside both doors have corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was loose (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,459 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills by rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn ( rear beam bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 122,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills by rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn ( rear beam bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 113,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front corrosion lower part of door

Nearside Rear corrosion lower part of door

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front corrosion lower part of door

Nearside Rear corrosion lower part of door

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,112 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,441 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,098 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,098 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,224 miles

parking brake lever close to end of travel

Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,516 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,416 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 18,416 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

GL53 SBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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