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GV03 VHZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VHZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,448 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hidden with thick paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 114,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hidden with thick paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 110,918 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 107,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2022 103,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,489 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,488 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,477 miles

headlights clouded

Pass 8 May 2019 90,741 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 May 2017 82,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all inner sills rusty

Fail 3 May 2017 82,793 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all inner sills rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 76,102 miles

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

pipes on ends... headlights poor pattern...front exhaust mount broken...

Pass 5 May 2015 68,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake a little high but working

Fail 8 May 2014 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake a little high but working

Pass 4 May 2013 51,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,758 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 VHZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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