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LN53 YXV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,147 mi
Last recorded148,147 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 148,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s & off/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,088 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,112 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,262 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 112,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,739 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 101,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 24 Oct 2015 90,139 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 90,139 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,369 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 83,369 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,830 miles

Nearside rear wheel slight buckle on inner edge of rim.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,160 miles

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

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

front screen has scratches in b zone

o/s/r tyre has side wall cracks

Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front screen has scratches in b zone

o/s/r tyre has side wall cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,077 miles

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

front discs liped and worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,683 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 YXV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

LN53 YXV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is LN53 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 YXV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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