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LY52 WJG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,502 mi
Last recorded120,502 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 WJG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,502 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 120,502 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,399 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light on.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 117,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative New headlamp unit installed, levelling device not working (4.1.5 (a))

Engine malfunction indicator light on.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 114,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, sidewall damaged. ADVISE REPLACEMENT TYRE SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 108,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 108,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb inserted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,920 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,769 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,066 miles

Droplink bushes perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Droplink bushes perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,714 miles

Front wiper blades worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,714 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front wiper blades worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,979 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,671 miles

righthand seatbelt catch assembly cover missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,786 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,344 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,237 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 WJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LY52 WJG, 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 LY52 WJG registered?

LY52 WJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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