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GY53 ELX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,432 mi
Last recorded90,432 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ELX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Park brake lever has little to no reserve travel but working correctly

Fail 3 Nov 2025 90,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Park brake lever has little to no reserve travel but working correctly

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill and rear axle mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,166 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,582 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,880 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 57,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear revers light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,991 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,437 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear lamp assembly has water in lens

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,966 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,966 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam images deterated

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,543 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 ELX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 GY53 ELX, 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 ELX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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