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LJ53 EFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,522 mi
Last recorded48,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, near side and off side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded slightly in colour but otherwise ok (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,624 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroding over outer surface

Front Outer Brake pads around 70% worn

Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,409 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm legal limit - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm legal limit - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 27,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has small bulge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured at 1.0mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm legal limit - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm legal limit - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,454 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,572 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 15,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 12,023 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 12,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 4,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 3,649 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 3,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,414 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 EFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 EFU registered?

LJ53 EFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is LJ53 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 EFU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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