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LV53 PXA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,938 mi
Last recorded90,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 PXA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 90,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,724 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 79,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,564 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,086 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,790 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,790 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,762 miles

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

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

corrosion in n /s and o/s front brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,862 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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LV53 PXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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