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LV53 ULM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,833 mi
Last recorded72,833 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ULM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,833 miles

Crash damage to car

Handbrake travel on limit

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 72,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate insecure Damaged (0.1 (a))

Crash damage to car

Handbrake travel on limit

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,121 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 41,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper no rubber

Pass 11 Jan 2014 39,518 miles

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 19 Jan 2013 38,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 36,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,627 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 24,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,381 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 ULM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ULM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 ULM registered?

LV53 ULM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 ULM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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