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GP53 HRL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HRL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 135,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 132,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached And Lower Part Damaged. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Corroded Underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,692 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,085 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body Surface rust Rear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,590 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,661 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 HRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRL, 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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GP53 HRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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