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GL52 BMZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,216 mi
Last recorded72,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 BMZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts on side wall not to cords yet

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

floor area rusty but not holed yet

Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts on side wall not to cords yet

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

floor area rusty but not holed yet

handbrake comes up high

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,800 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 1 Feb 2018 62,123 miles

Central Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Jan 2017 57,562 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,769 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,769 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 50,370 miles

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

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,463 miles

both front headlamps misted and n/s pattern very faint

oil leak from front of engine area

Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps misted and n/s pattern very faint

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre badly perished and worn close to legal limits

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre out of shape and badly perished and worn to legal limits

oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,379 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewall

registration plate bulb holder insecure but not in any way affecting light output to plate

Fail 30 Dec 2013 41,353 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewall

registration plate bulb holder insecure but not in any way affecting light output to plate

Fail 27 Dec 2012 37,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,195 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,179 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 28,974 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,592 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,295 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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GL52 BMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GL52 BMZ, 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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GL52 BMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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