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GV53 CVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,042 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SIL/JACKING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SIL/JACKING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,005 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SIL/JACKING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SIL/JACKING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,963 miles

both front brake discs considerably worn

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,147 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,616 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,583 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,271 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,084 miles

all tyres perished

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,614 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,890 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,524 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,600 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 7,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV53 CVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV53 CVC, 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 GV53 CVC registered?

GV53 CVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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