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LS53 LXT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,028 mi
Last recorded62,028 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 57,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 55,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,382 miles

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 39,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 30,716 miles

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,034 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 15,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,296 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 LXT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

LS53 LXT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LS53 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 LXT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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