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GL52 UEZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,742 mi
Last recorded114,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UEZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,742 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Fail 31 Jan 2025 114,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES (1.1.15 (e))

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,392 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,392 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,252 miles

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

mil light is on

Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,252 miles

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

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

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

mil light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,614 miles

x2 head lights poor

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,217 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,990 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 28,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,108 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 UEZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

GL52 UEZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is GL52 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UEZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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