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GV53 URD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,923 mi
Last recorded143,923 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 143,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 139,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,172 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 66,494 miles

corrosion around upper fuel filler neck (clamp?

Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion around upper fuel filler neck (clamp?

handbrake lever high when operated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,569 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 64,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,456 miles

Front Brake disc's lipped corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,410 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,169 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,556 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 20,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,202 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 URD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 URD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 URD registered?

GV53 URD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is GV53 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 URD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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