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Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Front BOTH Driveshafts showing lateral wear.
Front BOTH Sidelights pushed into headlamps, reducing light output.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder and hose ferules corroded also (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At cylinder, and hose ferules corroded also. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm, and unevenly worn, and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle carrier bushes, both sides, perishing.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipbeam, and headlamp lens badly deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Pin bush broken up/missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front BOTH Driveshafts showing lateral wear.
Front BOTH Sidelights pushed into headlamps, reducing light output.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder and hose ferules corroded also (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At cylinder, and hose ferules corroded also. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm, and unevenly worn, and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle carrier bushes, both sides, perishing.
BOTH Number plates deteriorated
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front BOTH Headlamp lens deteriorated
Front BOTH Sidelights pushed back in headlamp
Offside Front Driveshaft has lateral movement
Offside Headlamp has water ingress in it, and starting to affect image
Rear BOTH Brake pipes corroded at wheel cylinders, both sides
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTH Number plates deteriorated
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front BOTH Headlamp lens deteriorated
Front BOTH Sidelights pushed back in headlamp
Offside Front Driveshaft has lateral movement
Offside Headlamp has water ingress in it, and starting to affect image
Rear BOTH Brake pipes corroded at wheel cylinders, both sides
Rear Exhaust silencer blowing
Both number plates showing deterioration
Front Both front side lights pushed in
Front Inner Brake pads low on lining
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished and getting low, on tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driveshaft was lateral movement, in outer c v joint
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre also getting low, on tread, and slightly perished
Slight exhaust blow on system
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush missing completely, from link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Both front and rear number plates deteriorated
Front and rear brake pipes and hoses, showing age related corrosion/deterioration, to their exposed sections
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad getting low
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded beneath protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre perished and getting low on tread
Offside Front Driveshaft has lateral movement, in outer CV JOINT
Offside Front Inner Brake pad getting low
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded beneath protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread, and perished
Slight exhaust blow on rear of system,
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage has a rubber bush missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside driveshaft loose but not likely to become detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage has a rubber bush missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front dip beam (headlamp) pattern weak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
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LV53 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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