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GY53 YAO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,840 mi
Last recorded159,840 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 YAO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 159,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 156,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 151,976 miles

under body is corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 151,849 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 150,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,480 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 149,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 146,679 miles

Front Lower anti roll bar rubbers starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

Offside Front head light lens misting

underbody suspension brakes and steering has surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer nail in tyre tread to close to edge to repair. tyre replaced

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

underbody has surface rust

Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cw 38 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rd51 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer nail in tyre tread to close to edge to repair. tyre replaced

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

underbody has surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,393 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,352 miles

front brake back plates detiorated

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links detiorated

n/s/f cv joint gaitor starting to detioratr

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corode

o/s headlight lens starting to detiorate

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,551 miles

TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS

front anti roll bar rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,221 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,842 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,754 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,492 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 YAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

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

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