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GV53 FNU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,363 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,653 miles

underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 68,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front CV boot signs of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 68,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front CV boot signs of grease

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 65,062 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 62,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,717 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 59,717 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 54,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 48,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 48,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,934 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 30,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 27,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 24,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,748 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 FNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

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

Is GV53 FNU safe to buy?

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