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LR53 ORX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,155 mi
Last recorded69,155 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,182 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,447 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 65,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,730 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,191 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,630 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,921 miles

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

centre brake light not working

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,363 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,343 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,946 miles

sidewall damage noted to left hand front tyre , but not to canvas

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,914 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,914 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,657 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 ORX 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 80%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

LR53 ORX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LR53 ORX safe to buy?

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