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LR53 DCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated accident damage to front 2nd device loose but working (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 112,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated accident damage to front 2nd device loose but working (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,846 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,367 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 59,946 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,764 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 31,563 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,071 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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LR53 DCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LR53 DCE, 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 LR53 DCE registered?

LR53 DCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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