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GY53 UYW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UYW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,695 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,694 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 54,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,371 miles

slight bind to o/s and n/s/front brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,371 miles

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

slight bind to o/s and n/s/front brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear tyre very worn and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,885 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 19,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,113 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 UYW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

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