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LJ53 EFC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,924 mi
Last recorded199,924 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EFC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 199,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 199,662 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONTS (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 183,462 miles

FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY ON THE BOTTOM AND HAS A DAMP RESIDUE OF DIESEL FUEL OVER TANK

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 183,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY ON THE BOTTOM AND HAS A DAMP RESIDUE OF DIESEL FUEL OVER TANK

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 163,538 miles

back plates rusty on front brakes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 163,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

back plates rusty on front brakes

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 144,691 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake backplate holed and rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,567 miles

DROPLINKS BUSHES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ABNORMAL WEAR ON BOTH EDGES

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN IN ZONE A

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,065 miles

brake pedal creeps slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,065 miles

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

brake pedal creeps slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,752 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 EFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

LJ53 EFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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