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GY53 VWD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VWD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,702 miles

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

corrosion offside rear inner+ outer arch

play in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid is down

centre stop light not working

corrosion offside rear inner+ outer arch

lower reading from nearside rear brakes

play in nearside front shock absorber

travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,339 miles

center stop light not working

child seat fitted

corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,339 miles

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

center stop light not working

child seat fitted

corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,959 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 59,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,347 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Apr 2009 48,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel

Pass 7 May 2008 39,837 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,447 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VWD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

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

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