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GV03 GGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,088 mi
Last recorded137,088 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 137,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,882 miles

Coil spring corroded 4x springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,867 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 122,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has an obvious leak likely to effect the Lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,045 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER SEATING RUBBER POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 2 May 2017 107,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,929 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,653 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 40,431 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side & near side outer sill covers

Pass 3 May 2011 36,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,953 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 26,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 26,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 22,661 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 25 May 2007 17,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,331 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 GGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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