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LC53 DAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 DAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,984 miles

Nearside Washer jet not working

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,365 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 51,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perished, almost to the cords. Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 47,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,549 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,549 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,423 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 40,416 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing general cracking on tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing general cracking on tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,049 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from water pump ()

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 34,049 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak slight leak from water pump ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,991 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,293 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

n/r & o/s rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC53 DAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LC53 DAU, 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 LC53 DAU registered?

LC53 DAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is LC53 DAU safe to buy?

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