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AP53 DHJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,516 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 99,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 97,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 94,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills slight corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,177 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,205 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 55,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,839 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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AP53 DHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AP53 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 DHJ registered?

AP53 DHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AP53 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 DHJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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