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GY53 WYG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WYG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,574 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills corroded close to axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2026 79,574 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front hoses split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills corroded close to axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 77,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 74,345 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 69,873 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 59,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 53,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 40,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,613 miles

ns/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,270 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 WYG 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 84%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

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

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