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GV53 URF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,615 mi
Last recorded138,615 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 URF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Minor chips to swept area of windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Screen damaged below swept area

Fail 18 Oct 2011 118,750 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,750 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,595 miles

front drop link bushes cracking

rear tyres getting low

various marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever is bit high travel

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,686 miles

Both front brake pads worn low

Handbrake lever bit high

Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,686 miles

Both front brake pads worn low

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Handbrake lever bit high

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,470 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)

front plastic grill broken

Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 41,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,753 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs wear lipped.

front end body damage.

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 URF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

GV53 URF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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