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LS53 LYG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 72,018 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 70,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,423 miles

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

Offside Door mirror has a temporary tape repair

Offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,696 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Has a temporary tape repair (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Has a temporary tape repair (8.1.2a)

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,910 miles

headlight deteriorating (plastic LENSES NEED RESTORING)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,910 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake drum (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake drum (3.5.1k)

headlight deteriorating (plastic LENSES NEED RESTORING)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,549 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

both rear tyres perishing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,509 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,434 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 1,246 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 LYG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

LS53 LYG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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