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GX53 DWC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DWC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,102 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 53,102 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,335 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,014 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 45,014 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,894 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 42,029 miles

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

bonnet handle broken

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriating

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,577 miles

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

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,096 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 37,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,589 miles

O/S front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 32,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,933 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 28,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,952 miles

front tyres outer worn tracking out

Fail 6 Dec 2010 25,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres outer worn tracking out

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,742 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,742 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,068 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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GX53 DWC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GX53 DWC, 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 GX53 DWC registered?

GX53 DWC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is GX53 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 DWC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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