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LD53 UOV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UOV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REA EXBOX INSURE

Fail 26 Jan 2017 70,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load NOT FITTED (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REA EXBOX INSURE

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,925 miles

off side front wishbone has slight damage

rear suspension areas slighty corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES DAMAGED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,654 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,730 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,127 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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LD53 UOV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UOV, 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 LD53 UOV registered?

LD53 UOV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LD53 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 UOV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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