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GV03 VWE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VWE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 52,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 52,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger,chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,574 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 50,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,812 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R Outer Sill Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat Shield Round Fuel Tank Missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 47,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 46,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 46,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,932 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,766 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,145 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 6,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VWE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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