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GY53 UYL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UYL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,175 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 98,164 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,738 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light unit deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light unit deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 68,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 68,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 64,423 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear windscreen wiper blade missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 57,810 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,507 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to front/rear bumper and nearside rear body work

Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,507 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to front/rear bumper and nearside rear body work

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,127 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,038 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,553 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,541 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 UYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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