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FM52 UOW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 UOW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,271 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,267 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,620 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,844 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,885 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)

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner tread

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,020 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,331 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 UOW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

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