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GY53 WAE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,102 mi
Last recorded158,102 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WAE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 158,102 miles

Corrosion to underside - rear inner sills

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

no reversing lights

Pass 4 Apr 2024 150,350 miles

Corrosion to underside - rear - inner sills

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No reversing light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 143,521 miles

Corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No reversing light

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 143,514 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No reversing light

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,049 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,047 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,561 miles

no reversing lights

Fail 24 Mar 2021 127,555 miles

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

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

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

no reversing lights

Pass 29 Feb 2020 123,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 123,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd pipe rear joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,052 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2018 109,052 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,936 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,646 miles

Front wipers are smearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,646 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers are smearing screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,287 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Small grease leak from near side track rod end

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,177 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 WAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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