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LY52 WJU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 36,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,103 miles

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 28 Jun 2017 27,645 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 30 Jun 2011 19,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,863 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged in various places and both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,767 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,767 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 WJU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 LY52 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

LY52 WJU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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