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GV03 VZU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 101,065 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connection with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connection with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward of subframe-both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre - has nail in tyre

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush & deteriorated; both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward of rear beam mounting - both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipe - corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 96,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear offside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 2 May 2015 96,256 miles

Rear offside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 16 May 2014 92,621 miles

rear o/s tyre worn on the edge

Pass 10 May 2013 88,032 miles

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

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

slight play in the steering joionts

Pass 8 May 2012 83,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 63,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,880 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

pads low

Pass 8 May 2010 73,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,767 miles

Slight scratch osf screen Wiper function ok

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 VZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

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