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LL53 SKJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 SKJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 149,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,386 miles

n/s o/s front tyres cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2014 48,386 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,355 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,215 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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LL53 SKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL53 SKJ, 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 LL53 SKJ registered?

LL53 SKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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