2004 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FE54 CFO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 74,266 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of recurring mechanical issues. While the car suffered from consistent faults in previous years, the lack of advisories in the latest test indicates that previous concerns were addressed and rectified by the owner. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle 22 years of age, averaging approximately 3,376 miles per year. Between August 2021 and September 2025, the car covered only 7,737 miles, indicating very light annual use. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and gearbox, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to inactivity. The consistency of the annual testing suggests the previous owners remained proactive with legal compliance despite the low frequency of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front drive shafts, as the history reveals a persistent issue with constant velocity boots. Between 2022 and 2024, the tester flagged deteriorated boots on both the nearside and offside front. Although these appear to have been replaced given the clean 2025 pass, a technician should check for grease leakage or torn rubber which could indicate poor quality replacement parts. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points is essential as these are common failure points for older Toyotas that sit stationary for long periods.