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GV52 ETL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,086 mi
Last recorded203,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 203,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 191,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 179,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 168,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,947 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 156,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,935 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 147,931 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 143,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,339 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,767 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,331 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,018 miles

Front discs partially corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,018 miles

Front discs partially corroded

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 19 Jan 2010 50,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,139 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,391 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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GV52 ETL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV52 ETL, 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 GV52 ETL registered?

GV52 ETL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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