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GY03 VFT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,888 mi
Last recorded160,888 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VFT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 160,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 159,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 158,786 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 152,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,725 miles

headlight beam output reduced [lenses faded] approaching fail stage

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,894 miles

head light out put slightly reduced due to faded lenses

vehicle smells of fuel but no visual leaks at time of test filler neck corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres on 2mm cracked and wearing inner edge

head light out put slightly reduced due to faded lenses

vehicle smells of fuel but no visual leaks at time of test filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,290 miles

Drop links bushers

Head Light output

Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,244 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 130,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f c/v joint worn

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,750 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,750 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

center brake light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

center brake light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,036 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,716 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,716 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,972 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 VFT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

GY03 VFT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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