2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GV54 VJF
2004 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 62,897 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV54 VJF Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 62,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV54 VJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Yaris (GV54 VJF) between June 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split right down to braided material (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect headlight lens needs polishing or replacing (4”.
GV54 VJF Mileage History
- 03/06/20088,701 mi
- 03/06/20088,701 mi
- 29/05/200911,351 mi+2,650 mi
- 29/05/200911,351 mi
- 01/06/201015,258 mi+3,907 mi
- 03/06/201015,258 mi
- 27/05/201119,948 mi+4,690 mi
- 23/05/201224,118 mi+4,170 mi
- 22/05/201327,984 mi+3,866 mi
- 22/05/201431,241 mi+3,257 mi
- 22/05/201533,310 mi+2,069 mi
- 24/05/201634,970 mi+1,660 mi
- 25/05/201634,970 mi
- 27/05/201736,249 mi+1,279 mi
- 01/06/201837,366 mi+1,117 mi
- 08/06/201837,380 mi+14 mi
- 05/06/201940,526 mi+3,146 mi
- 06/06/201940,526 mi
- 21/07/202045,382 mi+4,856 mi
- 05/07/202149,203 mi+3,821 mi
- 05/07/202149,203 mi
- 19/07/202250,512 mi+1,309 mi
- 19/07/202250,512 mi
- 27/07/202352,301 mi+1,789 mi
- 28/07/202352,302 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/202455,187 mi+2,885 mi
- 25/07/202558,950 mi+3,763 mi
- 29/07/202558,951 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/202662,829 mi+3,878 mi
- 10/08/202662,897 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 2,980 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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