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AP53 NLY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NLY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,997 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,333 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,042 miles

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

Screen damaged

Tested when wet

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,893 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 55,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,847 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,715 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 NLY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

AP53 NLY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AP53 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 NLY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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