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GY53 VZT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VZT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,983 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 90,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,378 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly hand brake no reserve travel (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 52,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,660 miles

front brake pads are very low

Fail 31 Mar 2012 49,658 miles

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

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

front brake pads are very low

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,598 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,600 miles

prking brake slight travel

Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

prking brake slight travel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,199 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,670 miles

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

wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,857 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage (advise replacement)

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 VZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

GY53 VZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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