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LS53 YVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,219 mi
Last recorded111,219 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2026 111,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,259 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is very corroded

Stone chip in screen

Fail 22 Jan 2025 107,259 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is very corroded

Stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Adjustment required. Possible adjusters needed. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Adjustment required. Possible adjusters needed. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,205 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 102,205 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,044 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front drop link bushes perished and split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,153 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,153 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,765 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,944 miles

Front anti roll bar rubbers starting to deteroted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front anti roll bar rubbers starting to deteroted

Nearside head light starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,156 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Front no plate is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,477 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Centre exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

Headlamps are in poor condition

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,530 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,250 miles

Brake check required front discs are very corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,539 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,325 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 YVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YVT, 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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LS53 YVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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