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GV03 WFF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 WFF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 102,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,589 miles

O/S/R coil spring corroding

O/S/F seatbelt stalk cover missing

Exhaust and mounts corroding -- slight leak from rear joint

Front anti-roll bar corroding

Front number plate damaged / deteriorated -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Handbrake cable support brackets corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

N/S/F seat belt stalk cover deteriorated

Sign of corrosion within rear beam axle

Sign of gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,589 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroding -- slight leak from rear joint

Front anti-roll bar corroding

Front number plate damaged / deteriorated -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Handbrake cable support brackets corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

N/S/F seat belt stalk cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F seatbelt stalk cover missing

O/S/R coil spring corroding

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

Sign of corrosion within rear beam axle

Sign of gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads getting low/front brake application and release uneven 22%

front number plate damaged recommend replacement

head lamp lens deteriorating

ns windscreen washer poor

nsf and osf seat belt stalk covers missing

signs of corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake pads getting low/front brake application and release uneven 22%

front number plate damaged recommend replacement

head lamp lens deteriorating

ns windscreen washer poor

nsf and osf seat belt stalk covers missing

signs of corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,703 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged/recommend replacement

head lamp lens discoloured

ns washer aim poor

nsf and osf seat belt stalk covers missing

rear cross member/suspension mounts corroding

rear wiper arm damaged/loose

Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,703 miles

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

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

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

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged/recommend replacement

head lamp lens discoloured

ns washer aim poor

nsf and osf seat belt stalk covers missing

rear cross member/suspension mounts corroding

rear wiper arm damaged/loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,774 miles

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding --N/S Link Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Application Uneven 25%

Front Number Plate Damaged- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured-- Beam Patten Poor

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges --O/S/F perishing

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Rear Wiper Arm Broken

Sign Of Gearbox Oil Leak--From N/S/F Inner Driveshaft Oil Seal

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,774 miles

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding --N/S Link Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Application Uneven 25%

Front Number Plate Damaged- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured-- Beam Patten Poor

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges --O/S/F perishing

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Rear Wiper Arm Broken

Sign Of Gearbox Oil Leak--From N/S/F Inner Driveshaft Oil Seal

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,987 miles

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding --Link Bushes Perishing

Front Number Plate Damaged

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Patten Poor

O/S/R Coil Spring Corroding

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak From N/S Drive Shaft Oil Seal

Travel Handbrake

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding --Link Bushes Perishing

Front Number Plate Damaged

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Patten Poor

O/S/R Coil Spring Corroding

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak From N/S Drive Shaft Oil Seal

Travel Handbrake

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lens discoloured,beam patterns poor

handbrake travel

ns windscreen wiper smearing

nsf antiroll bar end link bush slightly deteriorated

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,069 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Exhaust Mount Corroding

Front Number Plate Damaged

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,069 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Exhaust Mount Corroding

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,379 miles

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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,537 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,863 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 WFF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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