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GV53 OKE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,811 mi
Last recorded106,811 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OKE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,811 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Handbrake efficiency on 16% minimum limit.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside handbrake cable guide bracket broken.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished.

Slight engine oil leak.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 May 2026 106,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Handbrake efficiency on 16% minimum limit.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside handbrake cable guide bracket broken.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished.

Slight engine oil leak.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 May 2025 102,888 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 102,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,140 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,262 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 90,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,487 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 86,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,515 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,345 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,117 miles

Front Antiroll bar bushes perished

Headlamp lenses in poor condition causing some disruption to the beam image

Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,117 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre, high-level stop light not working

Front Antiroll bar bushes perished

Headlamp lenses in poor condition causing some disruption to the beam image

Nail in offside rear tyre in an area which should not be repaired

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,439 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,509 miles

Front roll bar outer bushes perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,505 miles

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

Front roll bar outer bushes perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,439 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2010 30,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,982 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 OKE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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