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AY52 ZBT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,716 mi
Last recorded59,716 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZBT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2025 59,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,008 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,386 miles

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,488 miles

Offside poor beam pattern

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recomend replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake just pass recomend adjustment

Fail 1 Dec 2021 51,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recomend replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake just pass recomend adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2020 49,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,212 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 49,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,973 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel or brake binding on

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,762 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,782 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,935 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 29,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,425 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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AY52 ZBT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY52 ZBT, 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 AY52 ZBT registered?

AY52 ZBT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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