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LR53 ORL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,308 mi
Last recorded35,308 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ORL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,086 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 29,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracks but no ply cords exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres has a tear on the side walls ply or cords not exposed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,151 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 21,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,776 miles

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

Near side front tyre slight deterioration

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,494 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 12,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ORL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

LR53 ORL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 ORL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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