2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MW02 JGF
2002 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 65,142 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW02 JGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 65,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW02 JGF 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 (MW02 JGF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MW02 JGF Mileage History
- 02/09/202263,412 mi
- 02/09/202263,413 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/202363,968 mi+555 mi
- 28/10/202464,750 mi+782 mi
- 21/10/202565,142 mi+392 mi
Average of roughly 552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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