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CA52 GCU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,837 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 108,829 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill close to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,662 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,454 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,454 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,100 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,850 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

inner sills corroded at rear and chassis

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

no centre brake light

Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,788 miles

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

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

front passenger seatbelt receiver damaged but still operating as intended

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,162 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre has small bulge in sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,813 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre has small bulge in sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,470 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 41,470 miles

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

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,490 miles

both front brake disks slightly worn

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre exaust corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,749 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 22,869 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,414 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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CA52 GCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA52 GCU, 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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CA52 GCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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