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AP53 JFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,557 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))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,771 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension legs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,531 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 75,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing/ floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,041 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,041 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front also nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Nov 2018 60,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front also nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2017 54,110 miles

front brake pads low near mot limits travel on hand brake lever

Fail 16 Dec 2017 54,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

front brake pads low near mot limits travel on hand brake lever

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 42,563 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,040 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,939 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 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

AP53 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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