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GU53 NWB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,255 miles

Underside of the veicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,250 miles

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

Underside of the veicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,491 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 78,631 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 31 May 2016 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,443 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,248 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 NWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

GU53 NWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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