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GV03 AMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 AMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,275 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 94,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,186 miles

Emissions not tested due to unable to control revs also engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load incomplete (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,691 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk broken

nearside front seat belt stalk broken

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

nearside headlight poor image

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,769 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,404 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

n/s wiper noisy and smeary

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

n/s wiper noisy and smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,691 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wiper starting to split

oil around engine

Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,691 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wiper starting to split

oil around engine

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,805 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking and worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,070 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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GV03 AMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV03 AMU, 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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GV03 AMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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