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GV03 VGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 103,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 101,300 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,259 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 86,137 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

slight travel in the handbrake lever

Pass 1 May 2018 79,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both brake back plates slightly corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,027 miles

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

front tyres low reads

rear inner sills start of corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres low reads

rear inner sills start of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,255 miles

corrosion suspension & exhaust

front anti roll bar bushes cracking poor

headlights poor images lenses ?

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight oil grease around both drive gaiters

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres low treads

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,063 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 37,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,583 miles

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

all four tyres are cracked but the rear two side wall are very bad

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,847 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 VGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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