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GV03 VHJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on both edges

rear chassis rails and beam axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on both edges

rear chassis rails and beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp beams cloudy

rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2018 105,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp beams cloudy

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,105 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,020 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 101,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp beam images cloudy

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp beam images cloudy

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,628 miles

N/S/F trackrod end has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,770 miles

Both headlamp covers deteriated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 93,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,959 miles

both front wipers deteriating

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,315 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn down

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,325 miles

Wiper blades deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,422 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,795 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 VHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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