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LJ53 GKG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,297 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 109,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lenz (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater missing lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 101,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Silencer delaminating

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,169 miles

Front Head lamps have a slight vague beam pattern

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front seat belt stalk covers missing

both rear tyres perishing/nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

both side repeater lens missing

corrosion nsr and osr suspension and seat belt prescribed areas

exhaust corroding

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake discs badly worn/application and release uneven 26% recommend attention

general corrosion rear suspension components

hand brake travel

os headlamp beam pattern poor just acceptable,recommend attention

Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven 66% (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front seat belt stalk covers missing

both rear tyres perishing/nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

both side repeater lens missing

corrosion nsr and osr suspension and seat belt prescribed areas

exhaust corroding

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake discs badly worn/application and release uneven 26% recommend attention

general corrosion rear suspension components

hand brake travel

os headlamp beam pattern poor just acceptable,recommend attention

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,514 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 25,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GKG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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