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GY53 VTZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,929 mi
Last recorded38,929 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VTZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 38,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 37,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,993 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 30,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,130 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 24,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,460 miles

Front tyres perished and split.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,122 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 27 Jan 2017 18,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,092 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,640 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 VTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

GY53 VTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is GY53 VTZ safe to buy?

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