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LC53 EHF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,026 mi
Last recorded156,026 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 EHF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 156,026 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine badly rattling

Nearside Front Tyre tread just acceptable on inner edge

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2018 155,990 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Engine badly rattling

Engine water very low

Nearside Front Tyre tread just acceptable on inner edge

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 144,185 miles

Offside Front wiper blade is split

engine management light on dash

lower steering column slight play in

n/side & o/side anti-roll bar rubber bushes perishing

o/side & n/side front headlamp lenses are misty

o/side & n/side front headlamp patterns just acceptable

o/side & n/side front inner steering rack ends have slight play in them

slight blow on front exhaust manifold

some small chips on front windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2017 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on dash

lower steering column slight play in

n/side & o/side anti-roll bar rubber bushes perishing

o/side & n/side front headlamp lenses are misty

o/side & n/side front headlamp patterns just acceptable

o/side & n/side front inner steering rack ends have slight play in them

slight blow on front exhaust manifold

some small chips on front windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

o/side & n/side front anti-roll bar rubber mounting bushes perishing

o/side & n/side front headlamp patterns just acceptable

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in o/side & n/side front inner steering rack tie rods

Fail 29 Sep 2016 134,838 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

o/side & n/side front anti-roll bar rubber mounting bushes perishing

o/side & n/side front headlamp patterns just acceptable

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in o/side & n/side front inner steering rack tie rods

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,501 miles

Both front headlights deteriorating

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Nearside Front Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

Offside Front Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

Play in lower steering colounm

Rear Wiper blade split

Slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,501 miles

Both front headlights deteriorating

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Nearside Front Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

Offside Front Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

Play in lower steering colounm

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wiper blade split

Slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2014 119,886 miles

Both front headlights very cloudy

Clutch very heavy

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

Slight play in N/S/F Inner track rod end

Slight play in O/S/F Inner track rod end

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,886 miles

Clutch very heavy

Both front headlights very cloudy

Slight play in N/S/F Inner track rod end

Slight play in O/S/F Inner track rod end

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 115,571 miles

anti-roll bar bushes worn o/side & n/side front

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

brake pads low o/side front

high level stop light not working

play in lower steering colum bush showing up as play at the steering wheel

Fail 2 Oct 2013 115,571 miles

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

anti-roll bar bushes worn o/side & n/side front

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

brake pads low o/side front

high level stop light not working

play in lower steering colum bush showing up as play at the steering wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2012 111,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,168 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,807 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,807 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,104 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

The off side rear tyre is perished !175/65tr14 GT2 goodyear.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 83,883 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,880 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,465 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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LC53 EHF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EHF, 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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LC53 EHF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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