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GU53 GWP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GWP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 74,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,815 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 13 Feb 2025 66,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,015 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Feb 2024 59,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,137 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,442 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 37,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,977 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,373 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,032 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 25,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,753 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,792 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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GU53 GWP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU53 GWP, 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 GU53 GWP registered?

GU53 GWP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 GWP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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