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GY53 VTX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VTX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated close to failure / dip beam pattern affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corrode with slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 85,521 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light unit also slightly insecure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated close to failure / dip beam pattern affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavily corrode with slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 83,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,285 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 25 Sep 2015 46,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,508 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,424 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,943 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,943 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,465 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 VTX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

GY53 VTX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 VTX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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