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GV53 OPT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,787 mi
Last recorded53,787 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OPT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 53,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,163 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,160 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 46,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 46,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 38,237 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,910 miles

centre exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,659 miles

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 13 Sep 2013 35,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated

Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,009 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,829 miles

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

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 OPT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

GV53 OPT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is GV53 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 OPT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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