MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front pin bush anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Bumper damaged
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All brake pipes corroded, Front and rear
Front bumper damaged and cracked
General under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil and weakened (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint, slight (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake pipes corroded, Front and rear
Front bumper damaged and cracked
General under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil and weakened (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint, slight (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated and faded
Offside Front Bumper damaged and badly cracked
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer body sill starting to corrode
Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated and faded
Offside Front Bumper damaged and badly cracked
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer body sill starting to corrode
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple places, between o2 sensor and cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Head lamp deteriorated and faded
Offside Front Bumper damaged and significantly cracked
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split on seam (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple places, between o2 sensor and cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Head lamp deteriorated and faded
Offside Front Bumper damaged and significantly cracked
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light on
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine management light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AP03 ARF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AP03 ARF, 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.
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AP03 ARF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 May 2003.
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