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LB53 NSJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,016 mi
Last recorded34,016 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 32,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 32,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated/Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,813 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 31,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,165 miles

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

brakes are slightly sticking on nearside rear but not effecting rbt

slight play within offside front inner steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 30,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,323 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 26,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,989 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 24,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,124 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 NSJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 NSJ, 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 LB53 NSJ registered?

LB53 NSJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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