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GY03 LYV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LYV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 11 Nov 2025 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 23 Nov 2024 95,782 miles

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,295 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,295 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box dangerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box dangerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,297 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,564 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 60,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 55,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,122 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,390 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,682 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,266 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,064 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 20,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 7,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,496 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 LYV 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 66.7%.

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

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