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LS53 VEF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,705 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,921 miles

front anti roll bar links dereriorated

front anti roll bar links dereriorated

front pads wearing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,239 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,155 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler pipes slight corrosion

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,668 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 19,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 15,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,114 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 VEF 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 87%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

LS53 VEF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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