CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL52 BUU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

200,180 mi
Last recorded200,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 BUU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 200,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 200,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 192,123 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 192,029 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 177,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 163,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 148,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,105 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover incomplete but fully functioning

Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 127,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 123,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,654 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 112,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,989 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades splitting on ends

Fail 27 Jan 2014 108,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front windscreen wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,814 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,324 miles

Brake performance on the n/s/r lowe

High level brake light n/w

Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 56,869 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 43,938 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,784 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL52 BUU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LL52 BUU, 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

How do I check the history of LL52 BUU?

You can check the full history of LL52 BUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL52 BUU registered?

LL52 BUU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is LL52 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL52 BUU shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LL52 BUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL52 BUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.