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GV53 DZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,613 mi
Last recorded72,613 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 72,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ( adusted) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 64,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ( adusted) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 59,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,026 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

both front wheel rims slight damage

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

rear number plate starting to delaminate/ discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,018 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

both front wheel rims slight damage

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

rear number plate starting to delaminate/ discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,343 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

both front headlamps lenses starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

both front wheels inner rims slight damage

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour/ de-laminate

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,417 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

both front wheels inner rims slight damage

front and rear number plates starting to discolour/ de-laminate

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,115 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

front and rear number plates starting to discolour/ de-laminate

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,554 miles

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

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

o/s coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough When Rotated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp Output Slightly Reduced

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough When Rotated

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,244 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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GV53 DZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

GV53 DZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GV53 DZJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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