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GV53 VCD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,517 mi
Last recorded111,517 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VCD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 111,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive REAR AXLE MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,124 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,391 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,792 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly thin on outer edge

front brake discs lightly corroded on edges/worn

Fail 11 Apr 2019 83,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly thin on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front brake discs lightly corroded on edges/worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc lightly corroded/pitted on inner side

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,020 miles

head light covers misted

Pass 7 May 2015 72,161 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 72,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 69,197 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,085 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy/worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,827 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 VCD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

GV53 VCD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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