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FD52 BZS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 BZS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake could do with a adjustment

Pass 5 Jan 2019 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, affecting the beam image

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, affecting the beam image

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lens dull

front bumper slightly insecure

front reg plate has a slight crack

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lens dull

front bumper slightly insecure

front reg plate has a slight crack

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 83,835 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps lens dull

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,692 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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FD52 BZS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 BZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD52 BZS registered?

FD52 BZS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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