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LM53 HBJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,940 mi
Last recorded66,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 66,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 57,103 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 53,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2019 46,045 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 39,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,928 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,524 miles

both front head light yellowing

near side front tyre getting low inner and outer edges

off side front tyre getting low outer edge

slight inner rack play off side front

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,160 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have nail in them

child seat fitted near side rear

slight front inner rack play off side front

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,249 miles

both front antie roll bar links slight play and rubber cracking slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2013 23,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,693 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 16,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,611 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,482 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 HBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 LM53 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

LM53 HBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LM53 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 HBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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