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GY03 VVX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,273 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 137,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,305 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 117,305 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,419 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,012 miles

handbrake travel

rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,768 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 61,312 miles

Both nearside tyres badly scrubbed on sidewalls

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,312 miles

Both nearside tyres badly scrubbed on sidewalls

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2009 55,870 miles

Handbrake on limit of travel(9"clicks.).

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,870 miles

Handbrake on limit of travel(9"clicks.).

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,590 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 VVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY03 VVX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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