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GY53 UYG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UYG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 122,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle torsion bar corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 116,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,578 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,294 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,105 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 93,105 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,752 miles

Offside Rear Front bush perishing

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And outer edge worn and perishing

Nearside Rear Front bush perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 86,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And outer edge worn and perishing

Nearside Rear Front bush perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Front bush perishing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,779 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,657 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,277 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 UYG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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