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GU52 YGG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YGG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,473 miles

BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,942 miles

various underbody components corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,939 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 60,733 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,875 miles

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

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE EFFICENCY LOW

Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE EFFICENCY LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,066 miles

Handbrake lever almost at end of reserve travel

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,044 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Handbrake lever almost at end of reserve travel

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,664 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,857 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,742 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 YGG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU52 YGG, 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 GU52 YGG registered?

GU52 YGG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is GU52 YGG safe to buy?

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