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GY03 LJA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,572 mi
Last recorded82,572 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,572 miles

hand brake has travel but there is sum reserve travel left

offside hand brake only just met requirements and brake is binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,567 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

hand brake has travel but there is sum reserve travel left

offside hand brake only just met requirements and brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,417 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre rubbing inner edge off

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,842 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger side front seat belt buckle has plastic cover missing still functions correctly

Fail 20 Jan 2015 54,835 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger side front seat belt buckle has plastic cover missing still functions correctly

Pass 13 May 2013 52,644 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 52,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,843 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre spliting on outer side wall

Rear tyres out of shape,worn and spliting on outer tread

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,738 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 LJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

GY03 LJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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