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GP03 UTU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,309 mi
Last recorded130,309 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 130,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both main axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Unable to assess rear outer sills for corrosion due to fitted plastic covers

Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,532 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 120,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspention components heavily correoded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspention components heavily correoded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake disc dust shields corroded away

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 107,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake disc dust shields corroded away

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,481 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,673 miles

wipers slightly smear

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,294 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,572 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,558 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,154 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished,but not causing any play

osr seat not in vechile,unable to test osr seat belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,010 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,046 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing, ok for MOT though

middle section of exhaust has a temporary repair done to it..?

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,137 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,701 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 UTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GP03 UTU, 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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GP03 UTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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