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GN53 GZT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GZT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 117,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn X2 front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing edges

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,858 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,370 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,926 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,156 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,439 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,510 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 61,510 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 59,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,689 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,696 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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GN53 GZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN53 GZT, 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 GN53 GZT registered?

GN53 GZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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