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GV53 DZN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,215 mi
Last recorded47,215 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DZN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 47,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,799 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack to subframe bushes worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,014 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 25,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,403 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 16,013 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 11,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 9,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,134 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 5,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 3,809 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 DZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 DZN registered?

GV53 DZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GV53 DZN safe to buy?

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