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GL52 GZV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

134,495 mi
Last recorded134,495 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 134,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,844 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 131,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,774 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,679 miles

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

NSR wheel becoming stiff to turn

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

OSR wheel becoming stiff to turn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 114,066 miles

headlamp covers are slightly faded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,173 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,285 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,669 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 81,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,075 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 GZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GL52 GZV, 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 GL52 GZV registered?

GL52 GZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is GL52 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 GZV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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