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LB53 MDE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,486 miles

Both headlamp have reduced light output

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear washer not working

Reverse light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2024 59,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamp have reduced light output

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear washer not working

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,778 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 57,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 56,440 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,030 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,242 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,958 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 51,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,651 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

both rear tyres perishing.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,977 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2014 67,123 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,238 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,235 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,619 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 25,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,586 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 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 LB53 MDE, 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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LB53 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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