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FM52 HMK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HMK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded/Torsion bar corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion present.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 87,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion present.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,162 miles

n/s/f / o/s/f wings lower section adjacent to "a" pillar corroded / holed / advise attention

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,161 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split / smearing screen 14" 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f / o/s/f wings lower section adjacent to "a" pillar corroded / holed / advise attention

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,890 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear handbrake cable brackets snapped

excessive corrosion in between backbox and centre exhaust pipe

excessive surface corrosion to chassis around both rear suspension mounts

multiple suspension components have excessive surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle

outer body sill both front lower pillars are excessively corroded and have developed a hole

Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to brake pipes before and after brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to pipe before and after brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear handbrake cable brackets snapped

excessive corrosion in between backbox and centre exhaust pipe

excessive surface corrosion to chassis around both rear suspension mounts

multiple suspension components have excessive surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle

outer body sill both front lower pillars are excessively corroded and have developed a hole

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,481 miles

body work marked / slightly damaged in places / both front wings corroded / holed at lower sections of wings

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,316 miles

underside / paneling / chassis sections / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places / brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/f a/r/bar link bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

advise to replace o/s/f a/r/bar link

underside / paneling / chassis sections / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places / brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,501 miles

suspension bushes becoming slightly deteriorated / cracked / perished

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,837 miles

suspension bushes becoming cracked / perished / deteriorated

underside / panelling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,945 miles

suspension bushes becoming cracked / perished / deteriorated

underside / panelling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming heavily advanced in places

Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system heavily corroded / blowing / snapped off at back box joint (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing low 175 / 65 / 14

suspension bushes becoming cracked / perished / deteriorated

underside / panelling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming heavily advanced in places

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,952 miles

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

Offside 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 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Under body components becoming corroded within prescribed areas! Recommend under sealant treatment

Fail 17 Nov 2016 67,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake slight grab! Recommend further inspection

Offside 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 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Under body components becoming corroded within prescribed areas! Recommend under sealant treatment

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,632 miles

under floor corroding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 61,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,222 miles

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 12 Nov 2012 53,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,748 miles

slight uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,168 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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FM52 HMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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