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AP53 GLZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GLZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,145 miles

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

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slightly lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,197 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm tyre size 175/65r14t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust too rear exhaust box loose and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,197 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm tyre size 175/65r14t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust too rear exhaust box loose and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler and breather pipe corroded.

plastic covers over rear ends of outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler and breather pipe corroded.

plastic covers over rear ends of outer sills

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight outer side wall damage

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,204 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,546 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 GLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

AP53 GLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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