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LS53 UCW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,024 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged both pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working hi-level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,381 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,231 miles

engine oil leak from timing cover

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,363 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,711 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,732 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,833 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 UCW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

LS53 UCW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LS53 UCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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