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LR53 VJL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 62,209 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,259 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F + N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 57,497 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 57,497 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,483 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 54,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 40,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 34,251 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 34,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 30,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

miner oil leak filter corroded

oil level slightly over full

Fail 21 Dec 2018 30,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light deteriorated no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light deteriorated no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

miner oil leak filter corroded

oil level slightly over full

Pass 16 Dec 2017 26,141 miles

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

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

inner and outer edges of front tyres worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,649 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 19 Dec 2015 18,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 15,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,831 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 8,831 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 6,600 miles

Nearside front tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 6,600 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,764 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 5,764 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 5,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 4,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,676 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 VJL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is LR53 VJL safe to buy?

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