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GY03 VTJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,774 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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 10 Jun 2022 109,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,025 miles

Nearside Front seat belt reciever cover missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,127 miles

Nearside Front seat belt reciever cover missing/damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2019 100,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,131 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver seat belt receiver outer cover missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver seat belt receiver outer cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,334 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 57,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,448 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 VTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is GY03 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 VTJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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