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LR53 DFC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DFC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 90,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 90,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,443 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 72,281 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,494 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel No reserved travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Pipe split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Wheel arch trim possibley touching NSR wheel assy (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake pipe split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Major leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion advise only (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing light inop Advise only

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,054 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 42,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 31,659 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 8 Sep 2017 31,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 175-65-14-82H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,949 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,692 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 DFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

LR53 DFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 DFC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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