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LJ53 GJG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GJG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,410 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 38,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,487 miles

All tyres are perished,both rear tyres are cracked and borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres are perished,both rear tyres are cracked and borderline passes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 25,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

LJ53 GJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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