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GV03 VMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,265 mi
Last recorded101,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,265 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 100,936 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

suspension corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,052 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 92,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre size... 175/65X14(82T)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,180 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,408 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,759 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 VMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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