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GV03 ARZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ARZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,928 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 87,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder - slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,607 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,807 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 62,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler neck rusty will leak when being re fueld also acting the same as if fuel cap was missing or not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,960 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,852 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexy hoses

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,272 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,418 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,238 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,649 miles

Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes Worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,562 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 ARZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV03 ARZ, 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 GV03 ARZ registered?

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

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