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AP52 FYT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FYT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,573 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s & o/s covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 82,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s & o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s & o/s covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,264 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,215 miles

front brake pads starting to wear down

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near weld at rear joint area (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 52,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near weld at rear joint area (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,379 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 41,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,881 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,207 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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AP52 FYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

AP52 FYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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