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FG52 BVM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,960 miles

Central stop not working

Front number plate cracking

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

hand brake lever has travel

no plate lamp loose

Pass 16 Sep 2023 76,784 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 76,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 74,673 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 74,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,250 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Clutch heavy

Damage to rear bumper

Handbrake lever coming up high

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake leaver has travel

Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake leaver has travel

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has travel

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,652 miles

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

handbrake high

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake high

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,265 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,524 miles

o/s/f tyre punctured on edge .. unrepaairable

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,673 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,306 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,103 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,068 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 38,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,140 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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FG52 BVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FG52 BVM, 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 FG52 BVM registered?

FG52 BVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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