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GV53 NWT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NWT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,362 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Slight brake bind rear

Vehicle underside and sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,480 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,592 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES POOR

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,794 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps frosted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,864 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,766 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,239 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,702 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 NWT 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 90.9%.

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 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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

GV53 NWT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is GV53 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 NWT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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