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GY03 LHU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LHU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,178 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 129,178 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 122,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,784 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 119,784 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,630 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,707 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,558 miles

BOTH headlamp beam poor due to lenes

BOTH rear trailing arm bushs in poor condition

Battery held in place by cable ties

Both front tyre treads bald on edges

Both track rod end boots in poor condition

Engine sump corroded

Front exhaust support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,124 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,666 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,476 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,476 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,171 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,280 miles

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)

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 LHU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LHU, 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 LHU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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