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GN53 PVE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,740 mi
Last recorded62,740 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 PVE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,740 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 62,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 59,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,366 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,365 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 50,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,383 miles

Both headlight lenses in poor condition

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,383 miles

Both headlight lenses in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,630 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to excess

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to excess

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,207 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 23,106 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,106 miles

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

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 PVE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

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

Is GN53 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 PVE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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