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GV53 FMK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FMK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (rears very corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension mounting points and axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 73,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (rears very corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension mounting points and axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [ 4 rear best to renew ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 70,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [ 4 rear best to renew ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 13 Feb 2021 68,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,806 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2017 53,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,426 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage outter sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,643 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 FMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

GV53 FMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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