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LC53 MVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MVD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,219 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 85,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,685 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Engine oil dipstick broken.

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, bushes have started cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 79,685 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Engine oil dipstick broken.

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, bushes have started cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 77,360 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,019 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,337 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,337 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange joint area corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres has a slight cracks

slight body work damaged to rear tail- gate

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front drop links (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lens dull+light out put slightly low

engine oil level dip stick damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side has a slight cut

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,468 miles

body work has a slight damage to nearside rear

both headlamps lens dull

child seats fitted rear seat belts not fully tested

Fail 19 Nov 2015 54,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange joint (7.1.2)

body work has a slight damage to nearside rear

both front tyres wearing low

both headlamps lens dull

child seats fitted rear seat belts not fully tested

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlamps lens dull

rear wiper split/worn

Fail 25 Nov 2014 50,115 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlamps lens dull

rear wiper split/worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise on both headlamp lens dull

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 35,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,888 miles

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

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

front number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2010 30,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork has scratch and dent

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,167 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 MVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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