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LR53 DKE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,862 mi
Last recorded34,862 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 34,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 34,862 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded mid box

Fail 22 Aug 2023 32,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded mid box

Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing but not affecting light

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

mid exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 30,061 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,415 miles

Exhaust system centre boxes corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,415 miles

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

Exhaust system centre boxes corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,612 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre Both Sides, Tyres Perishing.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,950 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 DKE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

LR53 DKE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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