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GL53 ZFW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,890 mi
Last recorded64,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZFW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,302 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2013 49,010 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,978 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,082 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 36,082 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,101 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 28,764 miles

front wiper blades starting to split/perrish at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2006 18,328 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 ZFW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

GL53 ZFW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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