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GY03 ZVJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ZVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,969 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

front both sides shock absorbers top mounts corroded

horn faulty

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,978 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner grease around gaitor

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle around mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deterioration to both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner grease around gaitor

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle around mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,186 miles

Front deterioration to both front suspension top mounts

Front splitting to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes

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

Offside Front Inner signs of grease around cv gaitor

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle around rear axle mounts

damage to front and rear number plate

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front deterioration to both front suspension top mounts

Front splitting to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes

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

Offside Front Inner signs of grease around cv gaitor

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle around rear axle mounts

damage to front and rear number plate

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,292 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 74,256 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,124 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 ZVJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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