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GV53 FNZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FNZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

general under body corrosion

oil leak further investigation required

Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

general under body corrosion

oil leak further investigation required

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,172 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper has tape on it

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,543 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,200 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,272 miles

o/s/f headlight aim on upper limit

punchure repair to o/s/r tyre tread

rear beam axle bushes age cracking

stone chips in winescreen

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f headlight aim on upper limit

punchure repair to o/s/r tyre tread

rear beam axle bushes age cracking

stone chips in winescreen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,195 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cuts to n/s/r tyre

damage to front and rear bumpers

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cuts to n/s/r tyre

damage to front and rear bumpers

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cuts to both rear tyres

some corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cuts to both rear tyres

some corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,701 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,343 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 FNZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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