2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · MW52 FWD
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 105,866 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MW52 FWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 105,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW52 FWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (MW52 FWD) between January 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MW52 FWD Mileage History
- 16/01/200612,345 mi
- 17/01/200716,308 mi+3,963 mi
- 18/01/200820,127 mi+3,819 mi
- 28/01/200923,663 mi+3,536 mi
- 25/01/201026,569 mi+2,906 mi
- 10/01/201128,666 mi+2,097 mi
- 09/01/201232,958 mi+4,292 mi
- 09/01/201232,960 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/201337,130 mi+4,170 mi
- 24/01/201337,154 mi+24 mi
- 20/01/201441,054 mi+3,900 mi
- 20/01/201441,054 mi
- 11/03/201548,663 mi+7,609 mi
- 16/03/201656,733 mi+8,070 mi
- 18/03/201656,734 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/201763,603 mi+6,869 mi
- 14/03/201763,606 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/201871,253 mi+7,647 mi
- 12/03/201978,561 mi+7,308 mi
- 13/03/202079,336 mi+775 mi
- 03/03/202180,296 mi+960 mi
- 08/03/202180,297 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2022105,866 mi+25,569 mi
Average of roughly 5,789 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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