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LS53 MDX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MDX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,322 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,070 miles

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.BOTH REAR WHEELS STARTING TO BIND.ALL FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,159 miles

center stop light dim.all front anti roll bar bushes splitting.

splits on both rear tyres.offside rear brake starting to bind,this should be rectified.front bumper not properly secure.this vehicle has had damage to the front.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

center stop light dim.all front anti roll bar bushes splitting.

splits on both rear tyres.offside rear brake starting to bind,this should be rectified.front bumper not properly secure.this vehicle has had damage to the front.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,342 miles

front anti roll bar bushes splitting.both front amber indicators fading.rear center stop light image dim.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front fog lights not working

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2011 74,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,460 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,653 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 60,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,259 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 MDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

LS53 MDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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