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GV53 URG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,256 mi
Last recorded59,256 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,256 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 59,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 52,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 48,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,602 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

osr tyre perrishing

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,265 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 36,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,343 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 URG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

GV53 URG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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