CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU53 LOJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,779 mi
Last recorded168,779 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LOJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 168,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating foot pedal bonusing under foot (0n ABS ) (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear park brake only reading 25

Pass 3 Jul 2025 161,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 155,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 155,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm seized. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,970 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 145,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,701 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,437 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes poor condition

near side front tyre under inflated and has a nail in tread

Pass 15 May 2019 110,385 miles

both front anti roll bar links poor condition

Fail 15 May 2019 110,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front anti roll bar links poor condition

Pass 11 May 2018 104,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 94,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,916 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,758 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,444 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,361 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,256 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU53 LOJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU53 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU53 LOJ?

You can check the full history of GU53 LOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU53 LOJ registered?

GU53 LOJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GU53 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LOJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU53 LOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU53 LOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.