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GV53 OPJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,680 mi
Last recorded145,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OPJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 145,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,633 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front o/s and rear centre seat belt recoil mechanisms weak

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2020 145,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front o/s and rear centre seat belt recoil mechanisms weak

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,482 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 144,482 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed and split casing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 140,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,376 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

rear centre seat belt recoil mechanism weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,700 miles

front brake discs lipped

front offside shock absorber damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2016 132,700 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front offside shock absorber damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,965 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Slight play in offside rack end.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

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

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

Slight play in offside rack end.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 53,683 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2010 53,683 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,151 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,632 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 OPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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