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FD52 TGV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,792 mi
Last recorded175,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 TGV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 175,792 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belt plugs outer casing missing.

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 175,776 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belt plugs outer casing missing.

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 159,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyre perished

play in both rear trailing arm bushes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 159,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyre perished

play in both rear trailing arm bushes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 147,979 miles

Clutch is approx 95% worn & will need changed very soon

N/S & O/S/F Seat belt anchor covers are missing

O/S/FTyre has a cut on the side wall, but does not expose cords or threads.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 147,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch is approx 95% worn & will need changed very soon

N/S & O/S/F Seat belt anchor covers are missing

O/S/FTyre has a cut on the side wall, but does not expose cords or threads.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low (2mm)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 136,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low (2mm)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,360 miles

Lower rear valence slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 123,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Lower rear valence slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Rubber Split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 107,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,953 miles

1.Hand brake needs adjusting.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,953 miles

1.Hand brake needs adjusting.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,819 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,819 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight play detected in offside front steering rack drum stick ok at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outter edges

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner and outter edges

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 TGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

FD52 TGV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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