2002 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · FH02 OMM

The vehicle’s last MOT was recorded in December 2021, meaning it has been off the official testing register for over four years. At 130,492 miles against a 2002 build date, the average annual distance is roughly 5,400 miles. This unusually low figure suggests either predominantly short trips, heavy motorway cruising, or extended periods of storage rather than aggressive daily use. Such usage patterns often preserve mechanical components but accelerate corrosion and seal degradation due to moisture retention and infrequent operating temperatures. The dominant risk pattern across the history is progressive surface and structural corrosion, particularly around the rear inner sills, chassis rails, and suspension mounting points. While each inspection has consistently noted that structural rigidity remains intact, the corrosion has steadily expanded across multiple test years. Secondary concerns include worn anti-roll bar linkages, weeping rear dampers, and wheel bearings that progressed from slightly noisy to excessively loose before the final recorded test. Front brake discs showed scoring by late 2021, and lighting systems required attention prior to passing. The overall condition trend appears stable to mildly worsening. Corrosion continues to advance but stays within advisory limits, while wear items like bearings and bushes show expected degradation for an ageing platform.