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FM52 SZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,836 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front top door hinge slight play

oil leak on front engine

Fail 13 Jun 2015 112,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front top door hinge slight play

oil leak on front engine

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,564 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,604 miles

off-side rear lamp holed

Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off-side rear lamp holed

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,246 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,522 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,745 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 SZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

FM52 SZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FM52 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 SZE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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