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GP53 DHO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DHO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,631 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,760 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 94,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 91,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 89,117 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 86,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 84,971 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 84,969 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 75,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 71,140 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,140 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 67,073 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod busehes worn

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 May 2009 62,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,575 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,372 miles

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

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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GP53 DHO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 GP53 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 DHO registered?

GP53 DHO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is GP53 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 DHO 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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