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GU53 MZN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,405 mi
Last recorded100,405 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MZN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 100,405 miles

advise all suspension springs corroded

advise all underside of vehicle corroded

advise offside and nearside front suspension struts corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise all suspension springs corroded

advise all underside of vehicle corroded

advise offside and nearside front suspension struts corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise all vehicle underside and suspension corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 99,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise all vehicle underside and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at centre join (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 98,092 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst flexi hose o/s front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at caliper already failed and leaking (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at centre join (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,325 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 96,325 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,510 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 94,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,523 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,846 miles

advise exhaust leak

Fail 25 Mar 2020 90,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise exhaust leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,497 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn outer tread

advise nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,654 miles

advise exhaust centre section and bracket corroded

advise offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 75,846 miles

advise both rear tyres split on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,990 miles

advise handbrake lever near end of travel

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,901 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 48,911 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,621 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

advise handbrake near end of travel

advise offside and nearside front drop link bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,479 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 MZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

GU53 MZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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