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GU53 KOW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,297 mi
Last recorded111,297 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KOW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,297 miles

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot outer clip not seated correctly.

Pass 29 May 2025 109,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 105,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 100,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 100,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,591 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear lower inner sills corroded

both floors have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear lower inner sills corroded

both floors have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,656 miles

Both rear lower inner sills are heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,655 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear lower inner sills are heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,294 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s & o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,984 miles

Front exhaust slight blow and corroded

both fuel filler pipes corroded

both rear lower inner sills corroded

eml lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,364 miles

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front wing damaged

rear tyres perrished

Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front wing damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,939 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)

exhaust hangers rusty

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,790 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,790 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,943 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 KOW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KOW, 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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GU53 KOW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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