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LC53 YRL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,949 mi
Last recorded38,949 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YRL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 38,949 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side headlamp lens faded, slightly affecting beam and aim light out, repair ASAP!! (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 36,342 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint with backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,522 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 2 Dec 2020 35,522 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 33,266 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 33,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight rattle on exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 29,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,201 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,336 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 20,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 18,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 18,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,950 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside front tyre wall distorted

Nearside rear tyre wall distorted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,840 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 YRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRL, 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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What year was LC53 YRL registered?

LC53 YRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LC53 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 YRL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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