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FM52 OMY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,206 mi
Last recorded147,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OMY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 147,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,737 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills chassis corroding and getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper missing

engine noise

plastic casing on seat belt catch missing

Fail 10 Jul 2019 126,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH REAR (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills chassis corroding and getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine noise

plastic casing on seat belt catch missing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,439 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,657 miles

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

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n.s.r wheel has slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,640 miles

o/s/f shroud damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,950 miles

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

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

s/s/f seat belt cover missing

Fail 13 Aug 2011 77,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 55,238 miles

h/brake travel

o/s/f seat belt cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

h/brake travel

o/s/f seat belt cover missing

Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,268 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,268 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 8 May 2007 41,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,230 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 OMY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

FM52 OMY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 OMY safe to buy?

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