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LB52 BCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,565 mi
Last recorded128,565 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 128,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,458 miles

Front front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover broken but stalk still working

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover broken but stalk still working

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,849 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 87,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,014 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 78,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 73,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Rear number plate bulb aged

Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Rear number plate bulb aged

Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 57,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,799 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 52,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,185 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,734 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall is slightly perished and cracked.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,600 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 9,437 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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LB52 BCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green 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 LB52 BCE, 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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LB52 BCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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