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FV52 NJN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,594 mi
Last recorded171,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 NJN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 171,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2018 171,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2017 163,761 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 163,761 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil filler cap missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,417 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,417 miles

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

back box deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 157,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 145,908 miles

Nearside & Offside inner sills slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 109,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers very weak

off side rear shock absorber knocking

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear shock absorbers very weak/poor damping effect

offside rear shock absorber knocking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear shock absorbers very weak/poor damping effect

offside rear shock absorber knocking

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,132 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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FV52 NJN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 NJN, 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

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What year was FV52 NJN registered?

FV52 NJN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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