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GV53 VBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,498 mi
Last recorded46,498 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition and rattles.

rear brakes noisey.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,494 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition and rattles.

rear brakes noisey.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,483 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))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2017 32,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 9,126 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 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is GV53 VBY safe to buy?

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