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GP03 VWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside Corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2025 123,673 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Underside Corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,567 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 120,565 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,201 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 116,199 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4 mm legal tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,848 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EXCESSIVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

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

REAR FOOT BRAKE IMBALANCED

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,991 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,991 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight contamination on o/s/r backplate

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,877 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 25,877 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,737 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,473 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 VWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

GP03 VWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GP03 VWJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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