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LJ53 FRN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,874 mi
Last recorded98,874 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FRN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,291cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 98,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,559 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

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 22 Dec 2022 83,326 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,719 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,131 miles

Both rear under floor sills rusty

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,578 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 51,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight worn on inner edge and starting split and perish

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 47,254 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 44,423 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 41,892 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 41,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 38,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,766 miles

handbrake lever long travel.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,634 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,946 miles

front tyres worn on edges and cut in tread front brake pads 3/4 worn ?

Pass 19 May 2008 23,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,811 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 FRN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

LJ53 FRN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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