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GY03 ZVA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ZVA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 97,760 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension rusty

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2025 97,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension rusty

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,505 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,471 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,471 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,257 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,578 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 ZVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

GY03 ZVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 ZVA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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