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GY53 EJX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 EJX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 134,166 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,162 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,303 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine has misfire and eml on needs further diagnosis

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,047 miles

engine management light on engine has slight misfire

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,527 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,577 miles

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,677 miles

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

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 EJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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