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LR53 VRV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,921 mi
Last recorded102,921 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VRV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 102,921 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,537 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 101,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,664 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,648 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail BOTH (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 63,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,338 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 56,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,612 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,984 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006

both front and nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

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 VRV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

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

Is LR53 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VRV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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