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GR03 HZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 75,825 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL PRESENT ON SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER BROKEN AT FIXINGS AND SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH TYRE

Fail 20 Aug 2026 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED ON OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL PRESENT ON SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH LINER BROKEN AT FIXINGS AND SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH TYRE

Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,025 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 69,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 59,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 56,797 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,869 miles

O/S HEADLAMP CLOUDY - POOR IMAGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 27,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,449 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 20,433 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,952 miles

Offside Front Off side front brake disc scored.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,696 miles

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 4 Aug 2014 17,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,598 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,404 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,241 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 7,629 miles

Damage to offside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,629 miles

Damage to offside of vehicle

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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GR03 HZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR03 HZL, 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 GR03 HZL registered?

GR03 HZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is GR03 HZL safe to buy?

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