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GL52 NDG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,698 mi
Last recorded158,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 NDG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 158,698 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 158,437 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 136,345 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 136,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm balding on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,626 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm balding on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriroated

Nearside headlamp top mounts broken

noise from auxillery drive belt system

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,982 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriroated

Nearside headlamp top mounts broken

noise from auxillery drive belt system

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,522 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,586 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,073 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,073 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,937 miles

Both rear tyres very perished and worn unevenly

Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE:Front brake discs and pads worn low and will soon need replacing

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,826 miles

STRONG ADVISE:Front brake discs and pads worn low and will soon need replacing

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,588 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 NDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL52 NDG, 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 GL52 NDG registered?

GL52 NDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GL52 NDG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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