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LM52 VPU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,406 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,734 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,951 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,836 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 54,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,552 miles

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

both front drop links deteriorating

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2017 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front drop links deteriorating

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,333 miles

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

headlamps discoloured

Fail 9 Dec 2016 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

headlamps discoloured

Pass 19 Dec 2015 29,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,368 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,026 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,963 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 VPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM52 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

LM52 VPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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