CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC53 DDO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 DDO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 78,837 miles

units underneath undersealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 68,544 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 68,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 68,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,183 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar rubber slightly deterioated

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

Offside Front anti rollbar rubber slightly deterioated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,885 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,274 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,822 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,468 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,168 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,168 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,261 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC53 DDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc 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 LC53 DDO, 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 LC53 DDO?

You can check the full history of LC53 DDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC53 DDO registered?

LC53 DDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LC53 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 DDO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC53 DDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC53 DDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.