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GY53 UZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 107,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

light wear on front inner wishbone bushes

rear inner sill corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,560 miles

rear bumper damaged near number plate area

Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,559 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

rear bumper damaged near number plate area

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,857 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 93,742 miles

front headlight lenses going dull

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,902 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 5 May 2015 78,269 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers showing signs of wear

front headlight lenses going dull

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,103 miles

beam pattern poor plastic headlight lenses deterioarted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit

advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit

beam pattern poor plastic headlight lenses deterioarted

offside front tyre worn on edge and impact damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,054 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel trim missing

plastic headlight lenses detiorated

Pass 2 May 2012 53,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2011 45,758 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,609 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 UZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

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

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