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GY03 URZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 URZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,487 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake travel long

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake travel long

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 93,477 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,783 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

beam images poor

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished / cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,658 miles

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,467 miles

headlight outputs poor

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,772 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyre's worn heavy on outer edge's, check tracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,678 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,987 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 URZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

GY03 URZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 URZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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