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LJ53 GCZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,308 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 99,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 92,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 80,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 53,123 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 53,123 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 52,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 52,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 51,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 50,465 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image only just passable , advise a new unit to be fitted (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense deteriorated, new headlamp unit needed (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image only just passable , advise a new unit to be fitted (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,037 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished,pins corroded.

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,037 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished,pins corroded.

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,588 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt buckle surround missing,function not impaired.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,588 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt buckle surround missing,function not impaired.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,932 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,686 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 GCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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