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FJ52 TJZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,977 mi
Last recorded74,977 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TJZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,977 miles

Handbrake lever slightly travels

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

General slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 67,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,374 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,078 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

INNER BOX SECTIONS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIATED AND LINK BAR BUSHES

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES NR LIMIT AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,888 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,199 miles

rear screen wash not working

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

rear screen wash not working

Fail 8 Feb 2017 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

rear screen wash not working

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front accident damage to front wing - wheel arch liner displaced

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front accident damage to front wing - wheel arch liner displaced

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,420 miles

Nioise from off side rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear tyre has side wall damage and is wearing low

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,567 miles

Rear number plate lamp slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,801 miles

nearsdide rear edge tread getting low.

off side rear tyre minor edge wear.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,553 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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FJ52 TJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FJ52 TJZ, 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 FJ52 TJZ registered?

FJ52 TJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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