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LS53 UEV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,986 miles

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

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,086 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headamp lens worn (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both drivers and passengers rear leading to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,525 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,363 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bth sides link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,888 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,740 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,985 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,271 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 33,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,707 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 UEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

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

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