2004 Toyota Yaris Blue 1.3L Petrol · XCZ 5290

The 2004 Toyota Yaris Blue presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 November 2024 at 68,527 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a pass on 13 September 2023 at 67,176 miles, indicates a consistent maintenance trend with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns over the last two test cycles. The vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets all UK roadworthiness requirements without any advisories or failures in recent years. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of exceptionally light use. At approximately 22 years old with 68,527 recorded miles, the annual average sits at roughly 3,115 miles per year, well below the UK average. Between the September 2023 pass at 67,176 miles and the November 2024 pass at 68,527 miles, the car covered just 1,351 miles over 14 months. This suggests either very short daily journeys or extended periods of inactivity. The gap between the June 2022 failure at 65,378 miles and the July 2022 pass at 65,436 miles shows only 58 miles added during that retest window, confirming the vehicle was stationary between those dates. The record is clean and consistent, with no anomalies in mileage accumulation that would raise odometer fraud concerns. Despite the clean MOT history, the low annual mileage and long periods of standing warrant a careful physical inspection. Vehicles driven infrequently can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake discs from surface corrosion, or fuel system degradation from stale petrol. The braking system deserves particular attention, as calipers can seize and discs can corrode unevenly when a car sits idle for extended periods. Tyre age should be checked even if tread depth remains legal, as rubber compounds degrade with time rather than mileage, and a 2004 vehicle may be running tyres that are several years old. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, especially around mounting points and box sections where moisture accumulates during stationary periods. The coil springs and dampers may show fatigue inconsistent with the low mileage if the vehicle has been used primarily on rough urban roads. A test drive at varying speeds will reveal any binding brakes, suspension clunks, or steering irregularities that a static inspection might miss. Overall, the MOT record is as clean as one could hope for at this age and mileage, but the usage pattern means a hands-on mechanical inspection remains essential before purchase.