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LT53 VBJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,559 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake light not working.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 124,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both, due to Lens defective. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens too Misted to allow Dipped beam image through. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens too Misted to allow Dipped beam image through. (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake light not working.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,140 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 21 Aug 2012 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,015 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 VBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

LT53 VBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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