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AO52 WHX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,230 mi
Last recorded131,230 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WHX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 131,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Handbrake lever travels

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 101,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (slightly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipes poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2023 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (slightly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipes poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,251 miles

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

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

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

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

break fluid seems contaminated

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 65,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

break fluid seems contaminated

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,407 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - heavily worn and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

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

break fluid seems contaminated

under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - heavily worn and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

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

break fluid seems contaminated

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 61,131 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front licence plate damaged slightly

Fail 21 May 2019 60,912 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front licence plate damaged slightly

Pass 14 May 2018 56,957 miles

Both front light lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,171 miles

n/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 21 May 2013 37,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 30,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,516 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 21,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 12,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO52 WHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO52 WHX, 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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AO52 WHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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