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LJ53 GHB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,332 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper broken missing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper broken missing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pressure plate faulty (clicking when depressed)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch pressure plate faulty (clicking when depressed)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,685 miles

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

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 GHB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc 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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

LJ53 GHB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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