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GY53 SZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,008 mi
Last recorded76,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 SZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 76,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

extensive surface corrosion on entire floor, subframe and suspension components

fuel filler neck pipes have extensive surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,663 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISH

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 71,663 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISH

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,483 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND POWER STEERING PIPES ALL CORRODED

Fail 15 Sep 2023 60,483 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND POWER STEERING PIPES ALL CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,341 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE ...............VARIOUS SUSPENSION,STEERING AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2022 54,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE ...............VARIOUS SUSPENSION,STEERING AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,682 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,545 miles

BRAKE PIPES IN AND OUT OF REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,545 miles

BRAKE PIPES IN AND OUT OF REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2019 46,707 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Fail 22 May 2019 46,707 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,942 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OF REAR PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,364 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 33,364 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 32,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,423 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 29,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,166 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,672 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,996 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes aged and perishing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight side to side movement in brake pedal

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 SZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

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