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LC52 VMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,335 miles

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

full underneath rear vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,568 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,568 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,951 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,489 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,730 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,695 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,681 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 50,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,288 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,370 miles

advise n/s/f c.v boot damp around seal not insecure

advise o/s wiper worn at end

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,762 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,700 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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LC52 VMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC52 VMU, 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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LC52 VMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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