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GP53 FXW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 120,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded but not structurally weakened

handbrake has excessive reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2024 120,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded but not structurally weakened

handbrake has excessive reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,412 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 116,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,632 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 115,063 miles

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

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,644 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,200 miles

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

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 24 Jul 2018 105,747 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,005 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,005 miles

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

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and bush is split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split, but still clearing the screen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and bush is split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split, but still clearing the screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel studs & nuts

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 76,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel studs & nuts

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,535 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 49,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti-roll bar link bushes heavily worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,015 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes heavily worn

Fail 17 Nov 2012 42,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 34,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,961 miles

Hand brake long travel

Pass 11 Nov 2006 4,702 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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GP53 FXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FXW, 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 GP53 FXW registered?

GP53 FXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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