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FH52 MFZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,646 mi
Last recorded181,646 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MFZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2017 181,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2017 181,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 180,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 178,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 178,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,479 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 166,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 153,667 miles

General corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Jan 2012 151,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 133,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 117,686 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 117,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 91,567 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 91,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,016 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 73,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,765 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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FH52 MFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH52 MFZ, 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 FH52 MFZ registered?

FH52 MFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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