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LJ53 GDX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,540 mi
Last recorded181,540 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GDX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 181,540 miles

FULE NECK CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper loose

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 161,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,187 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 129,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 109,947 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

underbody,suspension & brake components undersealed/waxoiled

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,434 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,913 miles

front anti roll barlink bushes perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,860 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,987 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIT AT ENDS †

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 GDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GDX, 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 GDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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