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GV52 NRU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 103,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine light is on.

Low effort recorded from the nearside parking brake.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,042 miles

Engine warning light is on.

Exhaust leak.

Low effort recorded from the nearside parking brake.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,084 miles

Low effort recorded from the nearside parking brake.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine warning light is on.

Low effort recorded from the nearside parking brake.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,053 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre valves are in poor condition.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,014 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Oil leak.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 89,014 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

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

Oil leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,122 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,293 miles

Front drop link rubbers are perishing.

Headlight lenses are cloudy.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,293 miles

Front drop link rubbers are perishing.

Headlight lenses are cloudy.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding on slighty

Fail 17 Jan 2015 58,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding on slighty

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,755 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 38,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,286 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,021 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 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRU, 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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GV52 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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