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FD52 HWE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,518 mi
Last recorded105,518 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HWE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,694 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 104,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 104,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,419 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,419 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,310 miles

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

oil fouling

Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil fouling

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,780 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,639 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,277 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,800 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 31,515 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,035 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 HWE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

FD52 HWE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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