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FM52 OLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,960 mi
Last recorded187,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 187,960 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 155,414 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 155,414 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly low

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,896 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,637 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage non obligatory mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 98,397 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,043 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,931 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,987 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

slight binding front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,442 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 68,442 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,118 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 35,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 OLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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