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GV03 VXR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,617 mi
Last recorded151,617 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VXR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 151,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 115,812 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,919 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,919 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,950 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,950 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,559 miles

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

nsr tyre out of shape

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsr tyre out of shape

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,197 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,061 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 67,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,326 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 VXR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

GV03 VXR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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