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GY53 MWV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MWV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rust all over undercarriage

Tailgate damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2025 73,362 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rust all over undercarriage

Tailgate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under body & inner Sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under body & inner Sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp levelling slow

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe and suspension components rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,417 miles

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, pipes to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,947 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,102 miles

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 synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,112 miles

n/s front tyre near limit / inner edge worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,291 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,968 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,493 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,172 miles

no rear seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,379 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 MWV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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