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GV53 URJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,033 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excess travel in park brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,654 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,478 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear centre seat not in use

Fail 25 Oct 2017 86,219 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

rear centre seat not in use

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not in use

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not in use

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,470 miles

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,763 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,634 miles

front tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,201 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing on sidewalls

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,882 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,034 miles

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

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

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 URJ 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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

GV53 URJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is GV53 URJ safe to buy?

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