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GJ52 OWK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

215,570 mi
Last recorded215,570 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OWK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 215,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 213,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 208,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 208,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle and spring seat corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 203,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 197,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 197,177 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 184,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 171,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 167,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 167,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 163,149 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 163,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,870 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly clouded (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 140,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 109,983 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,378 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,775 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 51,799 miles

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

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,799 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,130 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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GJ52 OWK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 GJ52 OWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ52 OWK registered?

GJ52 OWK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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