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LM52 VPJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,842 mi
Last recorded53,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,842 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,685 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,680 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven on inner edge 175/65/tr14

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven on inner edge 175/65/tr14

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,342 miles

Front brake pads low

Front discs lipped

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 29,342 miles

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

Front Brake pads low

Front discs Lipped

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 25 Feb 2006 22,979 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 VPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPJ, 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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LM52 VPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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