2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · EF52 LJZ
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 132,740 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF52 LJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 132,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF52 LJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Yaris (EF52 LJZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF52 LJZ Mileage History
- 08/08/2023105,409 mi
- 07/08/2024114,418 mi+9,009 mi
- 08/08/2024114,418 mi
- 13/08/2025119,457 mi+5,039 mi
- 03/08/2026132,740 mi+13,283 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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