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GY53 WMZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WMZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 97,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas of underside corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,029 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas of underside corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Wiper torn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 81,412 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Wiper torn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,850 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust hanger weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,850 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust hanger weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust hangers weak

Front Headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working & centre (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust hangers weak

Front Headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,945 miles

nsr tyre has nail;

os f suspension arm bush splitting

osf anit roll bar link

osr tyre cracking

rear axel bushes starting to split

rear wiper torn

suspension and underneath rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2016 69,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre has nail;

os f suspension arm bush splitting

osf anit roll bar link

osr tyre cracking

rear axel bushes starting to split

rear wiper torn

suspension and underneath rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,644 miles

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

Front both head light lens starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & starting to crack

Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front both head light lens starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front head lamp units slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and starting to crack on side wall 175/65/14

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,768 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,770 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Handbrake requires adjustment.

Offside front floormat is poorly fitting and fouls pedals.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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