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GY53 ECT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,896 mi
Last recorded116,896 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 116,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 107,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,600 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car the surface its getting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,825 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 83,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,362 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 74,194 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 64,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 May 2016 55,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 40,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 33,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,291 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,291 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 14,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,146 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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GY53 ECT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY53 ECT, 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 GY53 ECT registered?

GY53 ECT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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