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GV03 ATU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,174 mi
Last recorded89,174 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ATU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,593 miles

off side rear lower body corroded.

near side rear lower body corroding

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 81,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 61,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 47,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,584 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers are slightly smeary

Pass 6 May 2010 39,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,360 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,360 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,038 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 ATU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

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

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