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HG52 WGW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WGW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,239 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,778 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,651 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 65,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,146 miles

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing the windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,200 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 55,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,376 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,938 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,373 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,373 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 23 Jan 2009 28,837 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,656 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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HG52 WGW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG52 WGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG52 WGW registered?

HG52 WGW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is HG52 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 WGW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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