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LN53 YYV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YYV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,411 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,138 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,671 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 50,292 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 48,547 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 48,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,777 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 30,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 27,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 24,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,851 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 22,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

long travel parking brake.

nearside front tyre deep cuts on outer sidewall, do not reach to cords or ply.

nearside rear tyre show signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,876 miles

Centre stop lamp not working. Long travel handbrake.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,602 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 13,597 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front wipers slightly deteriorated O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,232 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 6,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 6,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING/BUMPER

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 YYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

LN53 YYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is LN53 YYV safe to buy?

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