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LC53 MVJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,007 mi
Last recorded13,007 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 13,007 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 12,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 11,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 11,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 10,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 10,069 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 9,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 8,787 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 7,945 miles

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 7 Dec 2016 7,498 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres perishing

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Pass 5 Dec 2015 6,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 6,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 4,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 4,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 4,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,081 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 3,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 3,099 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 MVJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 MVJ registered?

LC53 MVJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LC53 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 MVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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