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EA53 LMF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LMF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 169,011 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2016 169,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 151,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,745 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,745 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,370 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp lens faded causing weak pattern

exhaust touching body

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 91,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Oil leak

both headlamp lens faded causing weak pattern

exhaust touching body

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,366 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front headlight slightly insecure

rear exhaust back box slightly insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2010 74,267 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front headlight slightly insecure

rear exhaust back box slightly insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,795 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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EA53 LMF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EA53 LMF, 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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EA53 LMF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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