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LS52 OSZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 OSZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 23 Feb 2026 87,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,398 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,057 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 75,755 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,344 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 70,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 62,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,383 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,221 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both sides (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 10,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 7,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 6,319 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 6,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 4,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 4,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LS52 OSZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS52 OSZ, 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 LS52 OSZ registered?

LS52 OSZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LS52 OSZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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