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LF53 NGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 41,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 39,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 36,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,491 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,223 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 32,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,438 miles

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

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

front subframe corrodeing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 25,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corrodeing

Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,846 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 20,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 20,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 17,805 miles

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

Nearside body panel has accident damage.

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the sidewall.

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

Offside front tyre has cut to side wall and worn on the outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,184 miles

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

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

osf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,346 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 NGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF53 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

LF53 NGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LF53 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 NGZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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