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GY03 VPE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VPE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 122,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wing liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets the pass standard today (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front headlamp units are misted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and on legal limit

both front drop link bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracked and perished and near legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,583 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and on legal limit

both front drop link bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracked and perished and near legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,102 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,102 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)

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,704 miles

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2013 108,704 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,874 miles

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,772 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,772 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,323 miles

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

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,637 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 VPE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

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

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