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LJ53 GBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,198 mi
Last recorded92,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,198 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,645 miles

Nearside Front plastic cover missing on seat belt stalk

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,517 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,517 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,681 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner.

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 33,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,866 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,817 miles

has body damage to n/s/r bumper o/s/f door wing and wheel arch undersheild also damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2006 16,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

has body damage n/s/r bumper also o/s/f hence door difficult to open also o/s/f wheel arch cover rubs against suspension leg

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 GBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GBY, 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 GBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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