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AP03 VAD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

190,411 mi
Last recorded190,411 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VAD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 190,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 183,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 177,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 172,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 161,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill and Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill and Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 150,294 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 141,335 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 141,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,000 miles

both front tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

both rear springs corrded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,800 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,901 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 27 Jul 2010 69,594 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,748 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,204 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 VAD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAD, 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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What year was AP03 VAD registered?

AP03 VAD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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