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AP03 MZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,795 mi
Last recorded119,795 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 119,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing, by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing, by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2024 119,784 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of

Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,881 miles

Central Rear seat folded/stored away at time of inspection

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/aged

undercarriage and suspension surface corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear seat folded/stored away at time of inspection

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/aged

undercarriage and suspension surface corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,802 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter retaining clip missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,398 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,653 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall just starting to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,810 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt seat missing

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,942 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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AP03 MZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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