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GV03 VGK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 27 Jun 2025 103,569 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,453 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,933 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 3 Jan 2023 91,933 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,253 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable open boot from outside

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,816 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 60,090 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 78,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to open boot lid

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,832 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,246 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,208 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 55,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,218 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,544 miles

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

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

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 VGK 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 61.5%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

GV03 VGK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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