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GV53 DZO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,663 mi
Last recorded43,663 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 43,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 40,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,242 miles

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

both sides front headlamp units are deteriorated but light output not reduced

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,623 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both

all four tyres are perished - age related - over 15 years old

handbrake lever has a long travel

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 23,052 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 20,705 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 16,868 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perished/split

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,868 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perished/split

Rear registration plate delaminating

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,582 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perishing/splitting

Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,001 miles

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perished/split

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,109 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,962 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 10,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,421 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 DZO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

GV53 DZO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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