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FG52 HZU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,877 mi
Last recorded39,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 HZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 39,877 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 39,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,884 miles

Advancing corrosion on inner sills at rear.

Both front antiroll bar links - bushes splitting.

Both rear brake pipes corroding at ends.

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating.

Offside Front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,372 miles

BOTH H/LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO WHEEL CYLINDERS CORRODING.

Nearside Rear BRAKE BIND

Fail 18 Jan 2017 115,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

BOTH H/LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO WHEEL CYLINDERS CORRODING.

Nearside Rear BRAKE BIND

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,177 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight bind from n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,438 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

n/s/f seatbelt buckle covers missing

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,042 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING. BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED. N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE. SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

front brake pads low

n/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,606 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewall

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,724 miles

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

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 HZU 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZU, 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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FG52 HZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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