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GP53 YRO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,732 mi
Last recorded45,732 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 YRO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 45,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 45,694 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,461 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 44,460 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel clinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 43,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,094 miles

All 4 shock absorbers slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 39,060 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Just behind the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All 4 shock absorbers slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 26,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,336 miles

Rear axle rusty

Rear silencer slight corrosion

both front lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2016 13,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,311 miles

N/S wiper slightly torn but clearing screen

Small lump on outer wall N/S/F tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 10,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,940 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 9,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 8,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,214 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 YRO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

GP53 YRO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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