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LN53 TLZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 TLZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,022 miles

All under body cover with underseal spray

Fail 20 Apr 2023 96,022 miles

All under body cover with underseal spray

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 94,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 89,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,202 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 87,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,587 miles

Slight bind from n/s/f brake.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,975 miles

Front Both Wheel Covers Missing

Nearside Rear Light Lens Has Some Condensation Inside

Rear Bumper Misaligned

Some Slight Underside Corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Lens Deteriorated No Pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Front Both Wheel Covers Missing

Nearside Rear Light Lens Has Some Condensation Inside

Rear Bumper Misaligned

Some Slight Underside Corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,166 miles

Front Both Wheel Trims Missing

Offside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated But Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Offside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Parking Brake Travel

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,050 miles

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

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

osf headlamp defuser starting to deteriate

Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,050 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

osf headlamp defuser starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,254 miles

Dent on nearside front door

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper missing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,252 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Dent on nearside front door

Front pads appear low

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,355 miles

Damage to n/s/f wheel trim and sidewall

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,355 miles

Damage to n/s/f wheel trim and sidewall

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,247 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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LN53 TLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LN53 TLZ, 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 LN53 TLZ registered?

LN53 TLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LN53 TLZ safe to buy?

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