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LV53 ZFA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 55,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,405 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 54,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,034 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 53,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,774 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 50,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but needs adjustment soon

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 37,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,443 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 11,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

LV53 ZFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LV53 ZFA safe to buy?

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