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FJ52 TKY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,617 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 102,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,936 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,982 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,818 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,330 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise - front pads quite low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,608 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 TKY 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 78.3%.

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 FJ52 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 TKY registered?

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

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