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LM53 GWX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,242 mi
Last recorded129,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,242 miles

coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 129,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps need replacing or polishing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,226 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,226 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,971 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads 65/70% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,971 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads 65/70% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,217 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,500 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,925 miles

Head lamps adjusted for test

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

Oil leak (possibly pressure switch)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head lamp lenses need polishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,005 miles

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

head lamp lenses need polishing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,502 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,771 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 GWX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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