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FV52 SFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 SFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle muddy

Fail 29 Dec 2020 118,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle muddy

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,480 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,480 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing (5.2.4a)

both rear tyre's cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,567 miles

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

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

offside headlamp len's deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside headlamp len's deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,547 miles

both front tyre's bald inner edge

offside front haeadlamp len's deteriorating

tracking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,571 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,391 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 66,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,966 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,739 miles

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

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)

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 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

FV52 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FV52 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 SFX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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