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LT53 DCV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DCV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,559 miles

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

Rear tyres cracks/splits

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check tyre or wheelbearing nearside rear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyres cracks/splits

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 171,406 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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LT53 DCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LT53 DCV, 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 LT53 DCV registered?

LT53 DCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LT53 DCV safe to buy?

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