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LC53 MTZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 89,264 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,512 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc/s uneven wear

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,185 miles

front no plate is in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,746 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2009 36,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,911 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is blemished

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,273 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 25,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake has too much travel.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,656 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 MTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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