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LB53 ELW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 ELW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,215 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 52,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,336 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 46,334 miles

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

advise osf flexible brake pipe is perished

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,730 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 44,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,734 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,808 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,169 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,733 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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LB53 ELW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB53 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB53 ELW?

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What year was LB53 ELW registered?

LB53 ELW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LB53 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 ELW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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