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LM53 CHY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,831 mi
Last recorded56,831 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CHY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,831 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 56,831 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,981 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,861 miles

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

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

nsf & osf(inner brake pad wearing thin)

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,325 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 48,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,673 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 45,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,557 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 43,557 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,145 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 41,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,078 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,833 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 34,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,690 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking-up on treads

Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 23,485 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 23,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,628 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 89,628 miles

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

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

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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LM53 CHY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LM53 CHY, 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 LM53 CHY registered?

LM53 CHY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is LM53 CHY safe to buy?

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