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GY53 VWE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,491 mi
Last recorded39,491 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VWE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 39,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 38,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable mount rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,054 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 32,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,675 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,146 miles

both front anti-roll bar links , bushes deteriorated

front & rear wipers split

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,357 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)

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,485 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)

note ; paint damage doors & o/s/f wing

wheel trims fitted restricted views of wheel / brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,446 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes on lock out

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,187 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,024 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

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 VWE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc 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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

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

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