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LV53 PWL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 109,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 107,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,249 miles

stone chip wind screen

underside very rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative doesn't move up or down (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,880 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,997 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,734 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rust on fuel filler pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,840 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 13,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,873 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,873 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,395 miles

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

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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LV53 PWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV53 PWL, 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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LV53 PWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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