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GY03 YZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,886 mi
Last recorded117,886 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 117,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear seat missing at time of test, seat belt not tested

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,038 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering/ suspension hub corroded

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle/ shock absorber studs heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2025 115,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat missing at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering/ suspension hub corroded

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle/ shock absorber studs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,337 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 111,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,506 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,780 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front tyres worn outter edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,448 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,448 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,606 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check insude front brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,991 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 YZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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