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LD53 TWU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front link bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside Side repeater lamp lens missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 138,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front link bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.

Nearside Side repeater lamp lens missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front link bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape. 175/65/14.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 136,640 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front link bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape. 175/65/14.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,911 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,911 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,699 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished but not exposing cords at present

Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,649 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,550 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 25,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 12,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD53 TWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LD53 TWU, 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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LD53 TWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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