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LR53 DHF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DHF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 95,545 miles

N/S/F drop link bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F Drop link bush deteriorated.

O/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge.

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

Fail 16 May 2019 95,545 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

N/S/F drop link bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F Drop link bush deteriorated.

O/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated, very poor beam image.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated, very poor beam image.

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

Rear tyres deteriorated, MY2007

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,391 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated, very poor beam image.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated, very poor beam image.

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

Rear tyres deteriorated, MY2007

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement damage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement damage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/nail/outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smearing

offside front washer jet 50%working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by exhaust manifld (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,558 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights lenses are becoming affected by scratches of the plastic lenses ok for this MOT but will prob need attention for the next MOT (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,558 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights lenses are becoming affected by scratches of the plastic lenses ok for this MOT but will prob need attention for the next MOT (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,199 miles

both head light lens,s are becoming discoulered/faded ok for this mot but may need new ones next time to pass an MOT

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,773 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,070 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,070 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 59,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,814 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 DHF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DHF, 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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LR53 DHF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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