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GV52 VFY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,071 miles

Rear Inner sill corroded

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear under body cover with undersealant

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corrdoded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users exhaust leaking at tailpipe joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wal cracking,inner/outer & on 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,110 miles

Coil spring corroded REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,647 miles

Minor leak at front exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,780 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,057 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perished/split

Offside front outer constant velocity joint noisy

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes perishing/splitting

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease around clip

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,144 miles

rear axle bushes perishing/splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,167 miles

rear axle bushes perishing/splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,700 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 VFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

GV52 VFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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