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LF53 SSU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SSU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,472 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 82,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill and door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,215 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,939 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,939 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,895 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,276 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake has slight excessive travel

Very slight condensation in n/s/r light unit

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,277 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,481 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 SSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

LF53 SSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is LF53 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 SSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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