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LN53 YZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,366 mi
Last recorded125,366 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 125,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 118,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,830 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,869 miles

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

Gearbox oil cooler pipes/unions badly corroded at cooler/radiator lower.

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

Possible osr tyre/brake/roadwheel fluctuation detected on RBT

Windscreen wiper blade defective s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 100,491 miles

Both head lamp misted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,987 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,314 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,314 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,538 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 YZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

LN53 YZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is LN53 YZE safe to buy?

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