2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · GV04 XZS

This 2004 Toyota Yaris presents a mixed picture where low mileage masks significant aging issues, particularly regarding corrosion and brake condition. The most critical factor for you right now is that the MOT expired in February 2025, meaning this vehicle has been off the road and untested for over a year as of June 2026. You cannot legally drive it to a garage without arranging a new test first. The recorded mileage of 100,873 miles averages out to roughly 4,585 miles per year, which is low for a 22-year-old car. While this suggests the engine and drivetrain may not have suffered heavy fatigue, the history indicates a pattern of deterioration caused by age and likely periods of standing still rather than mechanical wear. Rubber components and structural metal seem to have suffered most. Looking at the trend from 2022 to 2024, the vehicle's condition is clearly worsening. In 2022, the tester noted minor issues like slightly perishing rear tyres and corroded coil springs. By the 2024 test, these had escalated into serious defects. The rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit on the edges, and the front suspension corrosion was accompanied by a split constant velocity boot and a failed ball joint dust cover.