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LR53 DKJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 112,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 54,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 43,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,693 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 33,693 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 16,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,084 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 14,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,821 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,483 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 11,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,574 miles

near side front tyre side wall very badly damaged very close to cords advice replaced

Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,613 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 DKJ 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 80.8%.

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 DKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 DKJ registered?

LR53 DKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 DKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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