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GY03 GKU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,291 mi
Last recorded42,291 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 GKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 42,291 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 42,291 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,782 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 37,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 36,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,739 miles

Front anti roll bar rubbers perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 28,739 miles

Battery insecure Clamps loose (1.9.1)

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

Front anti roll bar rubbers perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres severely perished on outside tyre walls.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,051 miles

both rear tyres cracking (but not showing any cords)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,772 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 GKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

GY03 GKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is GY03 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 GKU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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