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LC52 VNU

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,899 mi
Last recorded167,899 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 167,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills light surface corrossion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 167,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills light surface corrossion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 158,482 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sill dent

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 158,482 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Sill dent

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sill has dent in

Fail 16 Feb 2017 149,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sill has dent in

Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill has dent in

child seat

Fail 18 Feb 2015 131,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,154 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 114,154 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,057 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 76,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight grease leak from nearside CV boot

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,582 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight grease leak from nearside CV boot

Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,015 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 37,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC52 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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