2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RL03 APY
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 156,903 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RL03 APY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 156,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL03 APY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (RL03 APY) between August 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RL03 APY Mileage History
- 16/08/200621,702 mi
- 17/08/200726,708 mi+5,006 mi
- 19/08/200831,661 mi+4,953 mi
- 20/08/200936,769 mi+5,108 mi
- 07/08/201041,384 mi+4,615 mi
- 20/08/201146,209 mi+4,825 mi
- 18/08/201250,845 mi+4,636 mi
- 16/08/201355,861 mi+5,016 mi
- 27/05/201462,379 mi+6,518 mi
- 01/05/201565,610 mi+3,231 mi
- 07/05/201679,043 mi+13,433 mi
- 03/05/201795,362 mi+16,319 mi
- 09/05/2018106,694 mi+11,332 mi
- 02/05/2019116,391 mi+9,697 mi
- 28/04/2020124,768 mi+8,377 mi
- 24/05/2021131,154 mi+6,386 mi
- 07/06/2021131,165 mi+11 mi
- 15/06/2022135,249 mi+4,084 mi
- 19/06/2023141,577 mi+6,328 mi
- 19/06/2023141,577 mi
- 18/06/2024149,259 mi+7,682 mi
- 02/07/2024149,266 mi+7 mi
- 01/08/2025156,482 mi+7,216 mi
- 09/09/2025156,903 mi+421 mi
Average of roughly 7,091 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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