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FM52 VWX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VWX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,123 miles

Slight surface corrosion to Vehicle underbody, suspension components and steering components.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,120 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 79,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,624 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,365 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,215 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,093 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 VWX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

FM52 VWX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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