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LD53 VXL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,026 mi
Last recorded89,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VXL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,103 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,033 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,738 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,791 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 VXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LD53 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

LD53 VXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is LD53 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 VXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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