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LN53 YZU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,937 mi
Last recorded66,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 66,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside And Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged From Ridged Pipe To Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside And Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,125 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 63,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,733 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 59,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 54,355 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 52,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2019 47,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,223 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 41,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 16,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,886 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 YZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

LN53 YZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LN53 YZU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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