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GY52 XEA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 XEA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,979 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

abs operates at low speeds but light operates correctly.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 54,973 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

abs operates at low speeds but light operates correctly.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,880 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S - O/S Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,823 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel covers fitted

Brake system operation not satisfactory due to brake judder and grab

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 54,243 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 51,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,188 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure, bracket corroded & broken.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure, bracket corroded & broken.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,791 miles

suggest modify drivers carpets. currently fouling clutch & accelerator pedals.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 36,506 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 32,873 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 32,873 miles

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 23 May 2012 28,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 28,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 24,780 miles

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,523 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 6,861 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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GY52 XEA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GY52 XEA, 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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GY52 XEA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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