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LG53 WNY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WNY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 71,835 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust center box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2026 71,835 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust center box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge has uneven wear

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 31,056 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2023 20,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 20,439 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 16,965 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,909 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 12,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,280 miles

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 18 Aug 2009 8,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 3,515 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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LG53 WNY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LG53 WNY, 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 LG53 WNY registered?

LG53 WNY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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