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LT53 MHX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,890 mi
Last recorded86,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MHX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,605 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating lamp missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no aim beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 72,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 49,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,506 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,871 miles

handbrake travel

slight bulge on offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

LT53 MHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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