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GV03 VML

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,733 mi
Last recorded155,733 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VML
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 155,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 155,730 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal (4.1.5 (a))

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

Body component slightly loose Front & rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged / loose (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 143,037 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 143,036 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2021 133,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,588 miles

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,875 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,295 miles

slight play in inner track rod ends

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,907 miles

both rear brakes binding

Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,108 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,625 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,999 miles

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,692 miles

o/s indicator marker light lens missing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,390 miles

off side rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,311 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 VML is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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