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LJ53 GAO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,678 mi
Last recorded119,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GAO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,678 miles

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

eml on

Fail 8 Sep 2023 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

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

eml on

Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,777 miles

All four tyres perishing

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,334 miles

nsf corner of front bumper damaged / slightly insecure

nsr corner of rear bumper damaged / slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,878 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded (thin in places)

Nearside Front Repeater lamp damaged

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged / cut but not exposing cords / structure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,878 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded (thin in places)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Repeater lamp damaged

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged / cut but not exposing cords / structure

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall very close to cord

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 90,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

washers and wiper could be better

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,329 miles

front n/s and o/s anti roll bar bushes worn and splitting

n/s/f/ tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,711 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sidewalls perishing on both front tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,413 miles

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

sidewalls perishing on both front tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,968 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,968 miles

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

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 GAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

LJ53 GAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LJ53 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 GAO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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