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LS53 LTE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LTE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,868 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 57,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,366 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 56,366 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,686 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,565 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,249 miles

Rear nearside tyre pressure low

Fail 24 Oct 2013 31,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,830 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 LTE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc 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 LS53 LTE, 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 LS53 LTE registered?

LS53 LTE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LS53 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 LTE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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