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LN53 YXC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,779 mi
Last recorded45,779 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YXC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 45,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 39,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,507 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 33,482 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,407 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,306 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damagaed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 21,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,810 miles

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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 YXC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LN53 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN53 YXC registered?

LN53 YXC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LN53 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 YXC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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