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FM52 UEZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 UEZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,133 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 122,133 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,690 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,538 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,455 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres are slightly deterioated

front registration plate is slightly damaged

front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen and the nearside is damaged

nearside rear tyre is badly deterioated and splitting

not much reserve travel left on parking brake

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to front number plate ok on test

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,917 miles

slight damage to front number plate ok on test

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,414 miles

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

Wiper blades poor/smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,136 miles

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

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

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 UEZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

FM52 UEZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is FM52 UEZ safe to buy?

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