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YC53 GYL

2003 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Regius133,048 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GYL
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 13,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r drive shaft inner c.v boot split

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,414 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 117,583 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 117,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,100 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,944 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Regius?

Based on 7,432 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
position lamp(s) not working 66
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YC53 GYL is a 2003 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 133,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Regius fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 GYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Regius typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Regius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC53 GYL registered?

YC53 GYL is a 2003 Toyota Regius, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is YC53 GYL safe to buy?

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