MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 12 clicks plus (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front bumper requires to be secured on nsf correctly
nsf head light plastic lug broken but not insecure
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)
High handbrake lever travel.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both sides rear tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
High handbrake lever travel. recommend adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
High handbrake lever travel. recommend adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
high handbrake lever travel
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake nearing end of reserve travel
nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GL53 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?
GL53 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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