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LM53 GVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,356 mi
Last recorded110,356 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,356 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 29 Nov 2019 102,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 102,987 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 102,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,228 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 58,560 miles

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Rear bumper insecure

both front tyres on legal limit

both headlamp beam images poor

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,213 miles

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

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

back seats will not lock in (but in the up right position)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged (cords not showing)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

back seats will not lock in (but in the up right position)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged (cords not showing)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,810 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER BADLY WORN

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,504 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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LM53 GVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LM53 GVL, 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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LM53 GVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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