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FM52 NGY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,688 mi
Last recorded91,688 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 NGY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,015 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 86,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 83,411 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,992 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,538 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear shockers,springs,rear axle and mountings,front,rear brake back plates

surface corrosion front,centre,rear chassis,centre,rear floors,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust,o/s/r metal brake pipe,rear seatbelt mounts

Fail 2 Jul 2020 78,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

headlights fading

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear shockers,springs,rear axle and mountings,front,rear brake back plates

surface corrosion front,centre,rear chassis,centre,rear floors,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,exhaust,o/s/r metal brake pipe,rear seatbelt mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 77,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm cut in tread worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm cut in tread worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 55,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 44,133 miles

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

underbody becoming corroded at rear

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,227 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)

nearside front seatbelt buckle plastic housing broken

Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,306 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise all four tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

advise near side front seatbelt stalk plastic casing missing but does not affect operation

Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,827 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,670 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 12,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,429 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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FM52 NGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM52 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

FM52 NGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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