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LS53 LTA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LTA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 162,170 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,778 miles

sat nav fitted to windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2020 151,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sat nav fitted to windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sat nav fitted to windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2019 138,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sat nav fitted to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,056 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy

windscreen scratched

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2.5mm low on edges ()

Nearside headlamp mounting brackets broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4mm ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2.5mm low on edges ()

Nearside headlamp mounting brackets broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4mm ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lens cloudy

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,613 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 88,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive parking brake travel

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,678 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

damage to nearside windscreen

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,706 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,449 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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LS53 LTA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 LS53 LTA, 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 LS53 LTA registered?

LS53 LTA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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