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GY53 UCV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,711 mi
Last recorded149,711 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UCV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 149,711 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 149,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 145,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 142,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 142,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 139,228 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 139,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,545 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 136,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,648 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 129,439 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018

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

front antirole bar link slight play in both side, front crossmember bushes slight play.

genral corrosion all under vechle

Fail 6 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front antirole bar link slight play in both side, front crossmember bushes slight play.

genral corrosion all under vechle

Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 98,446 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 98,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,269 miles

x 2 front anti role bar link warn, near side front tyre warn, rear number plate warn.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 58,761 miles

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

off side front wiper blade slightly warn.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,761 miles

off side front wiper blade slightly warn.

Pass 1 May 2013 47,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,658 miles

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

some wear to front tyres

wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,559 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,154 miles

handbrake slightly high

nearside front antiroll bar bushs cracking

offside front antiroll bar bushs cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,009 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 UCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

GY53 UCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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