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GU03 CVY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CVY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,332 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,183 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,183 miles

Central Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

headlights misty

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

headlights misty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,091 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

headlight lenses misty

Fail 4 Jul 2016 64,091 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

headlight lenses misty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight lenses misty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML ON DASH

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,100 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML ON DASH

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,365 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT OLAY

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT OLAY

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,419 miles

passenger seat belt clasp cover damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2011 50,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger seat belt clasp cover damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2008 34,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,738 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,068 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,437 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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GU03 CVY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU03 CVY, 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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GU03 CVY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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