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LF53 NDZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NDZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 46,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 46,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 41,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,042 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 35,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,981 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 32,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,705 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,243 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,935 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 27,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,696 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 22,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,152 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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LF53 NDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF53 NDZ, 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 LF53 NDZ registered?

LF53 NDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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