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LS53 LZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 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 LZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,267 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 47,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 44,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 29,318 miles

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 28,050 miles

Nearside Front deep cut in sidewall not showing cords

Nearside Rear tyre tread split

Offside Front tyre tread split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,060 miles

Exhaust corroded

Inner brake pads not clearly visible

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Inner brake pads not clearly visible

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,214 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 22,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,457 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 20,457 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,865 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 16,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,248 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 15,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,149 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 LZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZE, 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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LS53 LZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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