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FM52 JNF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JNF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,879 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

corrosion under car

Fail 10 Mar 2018 145,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

corrosion under car

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,251 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Headlamps Fading

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Sill Damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 126,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp insecure ns/os (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Headlamps Fading

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Sill Damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,487 miles

Clutch peddle anti slip missing

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Clutch peddle anti slip missing

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,214 miles

both front diess corroded

both rear tyres has prishing craks

n/s/f tyre has outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,487 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,604 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,860 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JNF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JNF, 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 FM52 JNF registered?

FM52 JNF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is FM52 JNF safe to buy?

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