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GL53 ZFN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZFN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear inner & outer sills have surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2025

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear inner & outer sills have surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,603 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 92,533 miles

Underside covered with heavy mud unable to inspect certain components

Fail 30 Dec 2019 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Underside covered with heavy mud unable to inspect certain components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,403 miles

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2018 83,403 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,589 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,858 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 38,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,929 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,102 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 ZFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

GL53 ZFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is GL53 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 ZFN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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