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CA52 SZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 108,825 miles

Front anti roll bar outer link bushes are showing signs of wear.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Fail 19 May 2014 108,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are worn on both edges, suspect underinflation.

Front anti roll bar outer link bushes are showing signs of wear.

Fail 20 May 2013 94,176 miles

Front outer anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s front seat b elt catch cover is damaged & belt is awkward to engage sometimes.

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

O/s front tyre is only just aove the limit.

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

Pass 20 May 2013 94,176 miles

Front outer anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s front seat b elt catch cover is damaged & belt is awkward to engage sometimes.

O/s front tyre is only just aove the limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,518 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,518 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 68,117 miles

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,117 miles

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,698 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 SZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZJ, 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 CA52 SZJ registered?

CA52 SZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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