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GU52 WVF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WVF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,896 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2023 86,896 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,766 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2022 84,766 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,263 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,801 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 79,801 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,840 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both chassis legs have rust corrosion

Rear both inner and outer sills have rust corrosion

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,840 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both chassis legs have rust corrosion

Rear both inner and outer sills have rust corrosion

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,241 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,616 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,470 miles

engine management light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side windows tinted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,470 miles

Side windows tinted

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,752 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,160 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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GU52 WVF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GU52 WVF, 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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GU52 WVF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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