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LS53 MFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 120,778 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 120,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 112,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 112,429 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 108,750 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 108,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 103,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,259 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,977 miles

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

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

Front Upper coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,977 miles

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

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

Front Upper coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,006 miles

offside rear tyre abnormal wear

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/r light lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,932 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 MFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

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

Is LS53 MFX safe to buy?

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