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LC53 MTK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,966 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 76,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,794 miles

front brake pads getting low

front drop-link bushes worn

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

long parking brake lever travel

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut and tread depth low (2mm)

o/s door mirror glass slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,794 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

front drop-link bushes worn

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

long parking brake lever travel

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut and tread depth low (2mm)

o/s door mirror glass slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,092 miles

front drop-link bushes worn

long parking brake lever travel

o/ door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front drop-link bushes worn

long parking brake lever travel

o/ door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,651 miles

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes perished and worn

front number plate beginning to delaminate slightly

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes perished and worn

front number plate beginning to delaminate slightly

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and worn

rear number plate slightly cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,770 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,770 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,625 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,625 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2010 32,883 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 32,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,384 miles

front suspension drop-link bushes perished and worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,929 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,775 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 MTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

LC53 MTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is LC53 MTK safe to buy?

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