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LC53 MVG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 120,531 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,888 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,876 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 116,524 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,423 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 111,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 12 Dec 2017 106,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre wall weak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre wall weak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,659 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,702 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,773 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,779 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,778 miles

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

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 MVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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