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LS53 UEA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UEA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,680 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak offside of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

abs pump noisey

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak offside of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,682 miles

both rear brake wheel cylinders corroded and look to be pulling away from back plates

Fail 2 Mar 2022 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake wheel cylinders corroded and look to be pulling away from back plates

Pass 19 Sep 2020 109,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 99,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,359 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,359 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,524 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,830 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,419 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,864 miles

Long travel handbrake.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,864 miles

Long travel handbrake.

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,282 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,856 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,856 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,706 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 42,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 33,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UEA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

LS53 UEA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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