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LC53 MUP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MUP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 97,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 97,746 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 82,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 80,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,732 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot door does not open

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,789 miles

Both front brake disc's,little worn?

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,992 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,350 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 MUP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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