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AP53 GJU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,186 mi
Last recorded183,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GJU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 183,186 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 11 May 2024 182,986 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subfram covered in underseal

Fail 11 May 2024 182,986 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear subfram covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2023 180,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 176,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody corroded all around

Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 170,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sdes (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 159,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 145,487 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wheel arch slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,113 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 106,789 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,789 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,266 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,055 miles

Replaced tape over offside front fog lamp.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 63,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,404 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 GJU 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 81.8%.

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 AP53 GJU, 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 AP53 GJU registered?

AP53 GJU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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