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LR53 DFL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 64,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 52,571 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 52,571 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,870 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 41,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 36,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2014 30,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,978 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,202 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,172 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 19,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

LR53 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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