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GY53 UYV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UYV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,334 miles

both front shock absorbers piston worn

Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front shock absorbers piston worn

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,647 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,389 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,770 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,770 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,248 miles

light corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,571 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 59,764 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,570 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 UYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

GY53 UYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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