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LS53 VDJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VDJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 130,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,223 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,084 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,219 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 VDJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

LS53 VDJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LS53 VDJ safe to buy?

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