2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WG53 SVO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 90,761 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. The trend shows a recurring issue with the exhaust system that progressed from a minor manifold leak in 2023 to a major silencer failure in 2024. This suggests the previous owner only addressed exhaust components when they resulted in an immediate MOT failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,761 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,126 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between August 2023 and July 2025. However, low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and mechanical seals. The 2025 failure for a rough offside rear wheel bearing and a worn tyre indicates that age-related wear is occurring despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must focus specifically on the exhaust system, as the record shows a persistent manifold leak dating back to 2023 that was never fully resolved. The lambda sensor readings also fell outside limits twice, which indicates potential engine management issues or sensor fatigue caused by the exhaust leaks. Physical inspection of the offside rear wheel bearing is essential to ensure the replacement made after the 2025 failure was effective. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for corrosion on the chassis and suspension bushes is also required, as these are common failure points for low-mileage Toyotas of this era.