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LT53 DFL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,521 mi
Last recorded81,521 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 41,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 31,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 31,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Not showing beam pattern due to lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Not showing beam pattern due to lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 25,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake service has just passed the test

Offside Front Brake has slightly grabbing

Offside Rear Brake has slightly grabbing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 6,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,533 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 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LT53 DFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 DFL registered?

LT53 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LT53 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 DFL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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