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GX03 JOU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 JOU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 119,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door slight damage

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,954 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,492 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,758 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

n/s/f brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,514 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,391 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,662 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 33,542 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,107 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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GX03 JOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GX03 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX03 JOU registered?

GX03 JOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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