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LM53 JBX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JBX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,174 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

crack on windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2022 134,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

both front tyres on legal limit

crack on windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,789 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 126,683 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 108,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2017 84,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,427 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,427 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,490 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,379 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,063 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,266 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,782 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 JBX 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 72.7%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

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

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