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GY53 WTO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WTO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,660 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2025 84,658 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sidelights on and stop lamps operated lights go out (4.3.3 (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))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil level high

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscurred by reverse camera (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil level high

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,593 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 74,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,336 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre brake light is not working

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

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

wiper not tested, due to screen washers not working.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,604 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,562 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 44,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,847 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 WTO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 WTO registered?

GY53 WTO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is GY53 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 WTO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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