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GX03 JYS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 JYS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,231 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,124 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,423 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,561 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,919 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 54,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,777 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,545 miles

Both front anti roll drop link rubbers deteriorating.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,366 miles

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

Damage / hole in offside front floor, not considered to significately weaken the vehicle at time of test

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

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

Headlamp lenses opaque

Fail 13 Apr 2013 32,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Damage / hole in offside front floor, not considered to significately weaken the vehicle at time of test

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

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

Headlamp lenses opaque

Nearside rear brake binding, shows signs of high temperatures building up in drum. Wheel bearing will need to be tested at retest.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,776 miles

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

N/S/R Wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 May 2011 29,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,461 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 15,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JYS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

GX03 JYS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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