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GV03 VGY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VGY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended trim is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 114,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 114,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,129 miles

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 7 Aug 2021 111,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,154 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 109,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,794 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,458 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,399 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk couling missing

windscreen washers poor

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 70% n/s coming up slower (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested both head light lens are in poor condition (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f seat belt stalk couling missing

windscreen washers poor

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,892 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

osr tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,220 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Slight brake binding nsr wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Slight brake binding nsr wheel

Pass 10 May 2013 86,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 78,091 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 78,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 68,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 68,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2010 59,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 50,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 50,970 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,210 miles

advise o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,170 miles

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

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 VGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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