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GV53 FRK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,101 mi
Last recorded91,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FRK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 91,101 miles

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2019 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensation

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Fail 20 May 2019 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber casings corroded

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

Nearside Rear lamp condensation

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

Rear Exhaust heat shieled loose

Rear Exhaust joint corroded/poor

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,755 miles

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))

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) 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))

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

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,641 miles

Corrosion forming under side at rear

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,641 miles

Corrosion forming under side at rear

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,208 miles

Corrosion forming nearside & offside rear under side

Front wiper blades poor

Headlight glass,s dull

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,208 miles

Corrosion forming nearside & offside rear under side

Front wiper blades poor

Headlight glass,s dull

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,920 miles

Both front headlamp lens starting to dull & o/s/f beam pattern dull.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front headlamp lens starting to dull & o/s/f beam pattern dull.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,098 miles

1/headlight glasses dull

2/clutch bites high

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,890 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f valve stem perished slightly.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,252 miles

front tyres getting low on edges (2.5mm)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,276 miles

1/o/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,994 miles

all wiper blades starting to perish .

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,070 miles

1/Wear in both front brake caliper slide pins

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,138 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 25,138 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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