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GY53 YAD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 YAD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,928 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills previously been repaired and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded-sub frame corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-under body corrosionfloor corroded-x2 front link bushes worn

Fail 9 Jan 2026 124,928 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills previously been repaired and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded-sub frame corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-under body corrosionfloor corroded-x2 front link bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2025 123,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded-sub frame corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-under body corrosionfloor corroded-x2 front link bushes worn

Fail 10 Jan 2025 123,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded-sub frame corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-under body corrosionfloor corroded-x2 front link bushes worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded-sub frame corroded-x2 rear inner sills corroded-under body corrosion-floor corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,683 miles

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

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

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

under body all over has surface corrosion-x2 inner sills corroded-front sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,159 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2022 119,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top bonnet component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top bonnet component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,470 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,668 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 79,506 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 63,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,765 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 12,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,403 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 YAD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

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

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