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LJ53 FHN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,364 mi
Last recorded164,364 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FHN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 164,364 miles

Front tyres - low tread depth - approx 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre - starting to mishape

Nearside Rear tyre valve - heavily perished

Offside door mirror glass - damaged

Rear number plate - deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2019 164,364 miles

Front tyres - low tread depth - approx 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre - starting to mishape

Nearside Rear tyre valve - heavily perished

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

Offside door mirror glass - damaged

Rear number plate - deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 139,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,322 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 104,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 102,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,374 miles

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 13 Sep 2012 91,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,191 miles

front inner brake pads very low

some travel on h/brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,987 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,471 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 FHN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHN, 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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LJ53 FHN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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