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GY03 VHT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VHT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

NS park brake effort slightly low and lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 11 May 2026 119,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

NS park brake effort slightly low and lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,369 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2025 117,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 131,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 131,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 110,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,498 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 92,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,910 miles

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

both front antiroll bar bushes in poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,944 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to detereorate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,930 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,412 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,127 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)

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 VHT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

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