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FM52 VXB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VXB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 70,941 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,691 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,382 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,918 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,498 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 VXB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM52 VXB?

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What year was FM52 VXB registered?

FM52 VXB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is FM52 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 VXB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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