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GY53 JVA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 JVA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 33,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,318 miles

n/s/r tyre outer tread worn low.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,876 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 JVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

GY53 JVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GY53 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 JVA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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