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GU53 LSY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,605 mi
Last recorded90,605 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,535 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,505 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,966 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,832 miles

advise all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,315 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,315 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,584 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,742 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 LSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

GU53 LSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is GU53 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LSY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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