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GY03 FAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight rough.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 127,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,319 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,319 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads low (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads low (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Oct 2016 87,274 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear axle beam bushes are slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,241 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,877 miles

front brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 9 May 2007 24,393 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres becoming slightly worn on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 18,576 miles

both front tyres becoming slightly worn on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

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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GY03 FAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY03 FAJ, 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 GY03 FAJ registered?

GY03 FAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is GY03 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 FAJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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