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FM52 DZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

154,104 mi
Last recorded154,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 154,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount & outer sill area and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,657 miles

EML . on.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,978 miles

EML light on.

Ignition key difficult to open.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area corroded. (5.3.6 (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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 135,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 135,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens cloudy no beam patterns. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on back plate. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on back plate. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 134,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 134,531 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Light clouded over. No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Light clouded over. No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,814 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,846 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp glasses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 128,846 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp glasses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 122,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stalk missing covers off catch. Still operates ok.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,681 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk missing covers off catch. Still operates ok.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear exhaust starting to rust near joint

Fail 26 Jan 2015 101,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear exhaust starting to rust near joint

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,841 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 64,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,369 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,917 miles

nearside front tyre has surface cut

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,403 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,403 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,046 miles

Drop link bushes worn-Cracking,Perished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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FM52 DZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FM52 DZW, 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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FM52 DZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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