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AP03 NZH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,138 mi
Last recorded187,138 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NZH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 187,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill around repair patch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill around repair patch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 179,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 179,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 169,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 169,664 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear part of body seal has the corrosion hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,357 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front exhaust flexi slight blow

parking brake little reserv travel

rear chassis rails corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 157,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front exhaust flexi slight blow

parking brake little reserv travel

rear chassis rails corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 154,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

battery slightly insecure

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamp glasses deteriorated

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

hand brake high

Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,316 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre seatbelt slow to retract

engine management light on

nearside front tyre damaged outer side wall

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre seatbelt slow to retract

engine management light on

nearside front tyre damaged outer side wall

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,589 miles

belly pan fitted

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not yet to fail criteria

engine light on

front brake pads 3-4mm

Fail 6 Sep 2016 135,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

belly pan fitted

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not yet to fail criteria

engine light on

front brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,552 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,107 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 NZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel 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 NZH, 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 NZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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