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LR53 TZT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TZT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,467 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 110,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,955 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 67,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 50,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,530 miles

front plate marked

Fail 30 Mar 2008 37,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2008 37,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 31,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 24,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

175/65/14 steel wheels fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak to engine

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 TZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

LR53 TZT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 TZT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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