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AP52 BZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

188,762 mi
Last recorded188,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 188,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear torsion bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2025 181,340 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both ear tyres are worn and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 178,538 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills are corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated (milky) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level stop lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are heavily worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 169,446 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 154,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 140,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 124,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,887 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,075 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,943 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen wipers starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,659 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 18 Jan 2006 18,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP52 BZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AP52 BZL, 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 AP52 BZL registered?

AP52 BZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AP52 BZL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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