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LA52 ABX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,763 mi
Last recorded112,763 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 ABX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket cracked but lamp secure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside or offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Mar 2025 112,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket cracked but lamp secure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside or offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,935 miles

Center exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,094 miles

Central Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,881 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 83,880 miles

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

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,670 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,670 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,360 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 67,360 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,283 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,730 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,730 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,369 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 41,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,493 miles

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,202 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,202 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 15 Feb 2010 29,198 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads 50-60% worn,

near and offside front brake discs liped outer edge discs wearing thin.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,664 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,283 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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LA52 ABX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LA52 ABX, 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 LA52 ABX registered?

LA52 ABX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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