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GU53 KSE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KSE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 133,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 133,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 139,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 127,404 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a crack to lower corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 127,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a crack to lower corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 123,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 122,017 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 121,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,004 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,814 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,235 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,667 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 115,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,410 miles

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 13 Oct 2012 80,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,704 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,665 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 KSE 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 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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

GU53 KSE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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