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GY03 FJA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,683 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 68,741 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to wear markers & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover for buckle missing, but seat belt still functions correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lower section damaged exposing sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover for buckle missing, but seat belt still functions correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 47,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,051 miles

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 43,051 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

nearside front seat belt clip casing missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,133 miles

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

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

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

sidewall of nearside rear tyre cracking,no cords exposed

Fail 30 Mar 2015 35,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

sidewall of nearside rear tyre cracking,no cords exposed

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,143 miles

n/s/r body/bumper damage

Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,381 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,124 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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GY03 FJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GY03 FJA, 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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GY03 FJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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