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LM52 NTV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 NTV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,089 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever long travel

Offside Front Fog lens damaged

Rear underside slight corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 116,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 96,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,957 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,348 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,063 miles

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

hand brake travel high

idle speed high but within limit

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Dec 2015 72,063 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel high

idle speed high but within limit

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,745 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,853 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,510 miles

nearside rear seat had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

Fail 31 Dec 2010 36,510 miles

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

nearside rear seat had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,187 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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LM52 NTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LM52 NTV, 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 LM52 NTV registered?

LM52 NTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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