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LJ53 FPZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

93,403 mi
Last recorded93,403 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 93,403 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 91,616 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 91,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 82,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 71,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,531 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,382 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,571 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 61,571 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,285 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,285 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,485 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,318 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 12,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 12,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 8,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

LJ53 FPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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