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LM53 HAA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HAA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,245 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 89,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,804 miles

OSF Tyre has been driven flat

Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

OSF Tyre has been driven flat

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,414 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,263 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 HAA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

LM53 HAA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is LM53 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 HAA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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