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GL52 PNJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,955 mi
Last recorded41,955 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 PNJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,955 miles

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

both inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Fail 26 Sep 2025 41,955 miles

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

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

both inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 27 Sep 2024 41,634 miles

Front o/s & n/s inner CVG weeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 41,634 miles

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

Front o/s & n/s inner CVG weeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,183 miles

both inner cv gaitors weeping grease

rear number plate deteriorating

slight misting o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 26 Sep 2023 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner cv gaitors weeping grease

rear number plate deteriorating

slight misting o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,611 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner cv gaitors weeping grease

front wipers poor

Fail 26 Sep 2022 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner cv gaitors weeping grease

front wipers poor

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,234 miles

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

both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,824 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,820 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

misting of grease both front inner cv gaitor clips

o/s/f & n/s/f drop link bushes perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,257 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner c.v.g. (2.5.C.1a)

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)

n/s rear tyre perished on inner wall & between tread

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,732 miles

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 26 Sep 2016 37,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,576 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,166 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,376 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushs worn, split and perishing

Slight front c.v. joint knock

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,408 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers perishing and spliting

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,418 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing.

Both front tyres getting low on outside edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,710 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 PNJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc 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 GL52 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

GL52 PNJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is GL52 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 PNJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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