2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · RN52 AEX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 59,721 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN52 AEX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 59,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN52 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (RN52 AEX) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”.
RN52 AEX Mileage History
- 23/01/200616,938 mi
- 22/01/200720,128 mi+3,190 mi
- 30/01/200823,562 mi+3,434 mi
- 14/01/200926,516 mi+2,954 mi
- 21/01/201029,980 mi+3,464 mi
- 24/01/201133,284 mi+3,304 mi
- 26/01/201235,628 mi+2,344 mi
- 24/01/201336,625 mi+997 mi
- 24/01/201437,613 mi+988 mi
- 24/01/201437,613 mi
- 28/01/201538,524 mi+911 mi
- 21/01/201638,778 mi+254 mi
- 10/01/201739,298 mi+520 mi
- 11/01/201739,302 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/201839,881 mi+579 mi
- 09/01/201940,550 mi+669 mi
- 02/01/202040,900 mi+350 mi
- 14/01/202141,725 mi+825 mi
- 20/01/202242,850 mi+1,125 mi
- 09/01/202347,245 mi+4,395 mi
- 15/01/202458,488 mi+11,243 mi
- 15/01/202458,488 mi
- 27/01/202558,983 mi+495 mi
- 27/01/202558,983 mi
- 09/01/202659,721 mi+738 mi
Average of roughly 2,143 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
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