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LM53 TTU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,465 mi
Last recorded92,465 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 TTU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 92,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 72,030 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 66,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,097 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 TTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

LM53 TTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is LM53 TTU safe to buy?

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