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LV53 SGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,313 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 118,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant Level Low

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,623 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,923 miles

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

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

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 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV53 SGU, 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 LV53 SGU registered?

LV53 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LV53 SGU safe to buy?

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