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GY03 VFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,740 mi
Last recorded99,740 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,201 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes covered with grease

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded. Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Underbody has surface rust. Both sides rear inner floor slight surface rust. Both sides rear inner sills slight surface rust.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,238 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking brake efficiency only jus met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the parking brake efficiency was 63% in initial test.

rear service brake efficiency only jus met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the service brake efficiency was 63% in initial test.

under chassis of vehicle has alot of surface rust.

all brake pipes covered heavily with sealants unable to assess adequately

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,234 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,854 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 VFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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