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LM52 YLZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 75,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,822 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 69,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,202 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,411 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s head lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside headlight beam deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,036 miles

front windscreen driver side small stone chip.

gearbox bottome area oily.

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded up.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,223 miles

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link bushes perishe.

nearside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.

offside front side light dim.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,319 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,756 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 42,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,572 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,336 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 27,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,885 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 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLZ, 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

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What year was LM52 YLZ registered?

LM52 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LM52 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 YLZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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