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GY53 VZD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,675 mi
Last recorded81,675 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VZD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,969 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight hand brake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion under vehicle floor section and inner sills

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

signs of corrosion under vehicle floor section and inner sills

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on all brake ferrules

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre starting to crack and spilt on outer wall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,501 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,501 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,614 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,824 miles

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

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 VZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 VZD, 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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GY53 VZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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