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LT53 DHV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,561 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,716 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 77,625 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,558 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar link bar bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 63,558 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar link bar bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,632 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,632 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,014 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/damaged

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

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

Widscreen damaged swept area

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,953 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,953 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,373 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Sep 2008 28,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,729 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 DHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

LT53 DHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is LT53 DHV safe to buy?

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