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GU03 EWG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 EWG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,334 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,334 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,786 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,940 miles

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti-roll bar rubbers worn & perished

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

general underside corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

anti-roll bar rubbers worn & perished

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

general underside corrosion

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F tyre punctured

N/S/R tyre punctured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,729 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 EWG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EWG, 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 GU03 EWG registered?

GU03 EWG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GU03 EWG safe to buy?

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