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GD52 AVM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,740 mi
Last recorded71,740 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 AVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,484 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,271 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,903 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,977 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 44,977 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm and bald on outer edge 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 41,347 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm and bald on outer edge 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2017 39,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2017 39,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,095 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 35,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 30,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,941 miles

park brake lever has only just met the required travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,139 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 23,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,366 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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GD52 AVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD52 AVM, 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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GD52 AVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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