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LY52 HBD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 HBD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 111,634 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 111,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,261 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,774 miles

Front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Dec 2017 46,774 miles

Front wiper blades split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,633 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,973 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,429 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 17,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,781 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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LY52 HBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LY52 HBD, 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

How do I check the history of LY52 HBD?

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What year was LY52 HBD registered?

LY52 HBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LY52 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 HBD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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