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GY03 WLU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 126,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 116,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,901 miles

Both rear parking brake lining back plates corroded.

Central/high level stop lamp not working/connected.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 108,901 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear parking brake lining back plates corroded.

Central/high level stop lamp not working/connected.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 95,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 50,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 30,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 21,084 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 WLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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