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LN53 YUW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,411 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 128,411 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,045 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 116,082 miles

Nearside inner front inner wheel arch missing

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,082 miles

Nearside inner front inner wheel arch missing

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,089 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake level slight high

Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake level slight high

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,996 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,600 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

hand brake leivel slight high

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,551 miles

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

n/s/f tyre warn inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre warn inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,254 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,154 miles

centre rear top brake light is not working

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear top brake light is not working

nearside front door mirror is missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,889 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2007 21,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,673 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 YUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YUW, 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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LN53 YUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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