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LJ53 EDX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EDX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 99,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,794 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,324 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged buckle/casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle - case/damaged (5.2.4a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,375 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 3mm (1756514) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,611 miles

both front antiroll bar links slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,891 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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LJ53 EDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ53 EDX, 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 LJ53 EDX registered?

LJ53 EDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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