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LR53 DCZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,846 miles

Corrosion to front and rear sub frame, corrosion to suspension units all structurally sound at time of test.

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,428 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,428 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside various places (6.1.A.1)

brake pipe ends covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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unable to fully inspect brake pipe ends...covered with grease

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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high level stop light inoperative

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,679 miles

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Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,909 miles

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Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,547 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor damage to sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,587 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 DCZ 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 82.4%.

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 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 LR53 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

LR53 DCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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