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GV03 VZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,698 mi
Last recorded137,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

both sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 137,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

both sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front & o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust section support bracket broken (one of two

Fail 27 Jun 2017 126,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front & o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust section support bracket broken (one of two

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,437 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,377 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,760 miles

small tyre damage n/s/f

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 77,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 42,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,235 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 VZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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