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LJ53 FHT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,393 mi
Last recorded133,393 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FHT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,393 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,920 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,737 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,088 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,088 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 93,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,510 miles

anti/roll bar drop link bushes perished

both front tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]

o/s/r brake grabbing on

rear bumper adrift o/s

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti/roll bar drop link bushes perished

both front tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]

o/s/r brake grabbing on

rear bumper adrift o/s

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,368 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS NOISEY

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS NOISEY

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,668 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,367 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 FHT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

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

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