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GY53 YEL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,525 mi
Last recorded44,525 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,954 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear Suspension and Brake components Rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both oi/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front and Rear Suspension and brake components Rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2022 41,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front and Rear Suspension and brake components Rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2021 41,444 miles

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

Front and Rear Suspension and Brake components getting Rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,310 miles

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

Rear Both o/s and n/s slight brake bind

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,235 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,424 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 33,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,817 miles

Battery insecure!

Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Rear w/wiper blade worn out!

osf tyre wearing on outer edge! Advised replace!

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,350 miles

Battery insecure

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 31,350 miles

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

Battery insecure

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,615 miles

Front headlamps clouding.Image just visable?

osf tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,342 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,887 miles

fuel tank stained, suspect possible leak when full ? †

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

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 YEL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

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

Is GY53 YEL safe to buy?

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