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GP03 JWU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamps dim image

nearside repeater cover missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,674 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,085 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,085 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 41,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 35,406 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,360 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 28,360 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 21,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2006 15,787 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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GP03 JWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GP03 JWU, 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 GP03 JWU registered?

GP03 JWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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