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GY53 MWZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

227,077 mi
Last recorded227,077 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MWZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 227,077 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 227,077 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 203,225 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 172,480 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 134,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 134,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,461 miles

both headlamp beam images weak

nearside front tyre on 2.8mm

offside front tyre on 3mm 155/80/13T

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp beam images weak

nearside front tyre on 2.8mm

offside front tyre on 3mm 155/80/13T

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,626 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,297 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 MWZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

GY53 MWZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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