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LJ53 EEF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,508 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 122,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 110,345 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,211 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak.

under tray

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 52,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,507 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,009 miles

rubber gromet missing in offside rear floor-can feel carpet-may let in water?

slight split in nearside rear axle beam bush

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,252 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EEF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ53 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

LJ53 EEF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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