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LV53 ZLE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,959 mi
Last recorded179,959 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZLE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 179,959 miles

vehicle has damage to boot lid

Pass 30 Sep 2016 177,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 162,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 161,085 miles

engine making noise ?

no rear wiper

Fail 30 Oct 2012 161,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine making noise ?

no rear wiper

Fail 3 Nov 2011 159,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 149,140 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheelbearigng slightly noisey

Fail 15 Oct 2010 149,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear wheelbearigng slightly noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2009 135,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,196 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms perished

Fail 15 Oct 2008 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front anti roll bar link arms perished

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread stepped and low outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,731 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 ZLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

LV53 ZLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LV53 ZLE safe to buy?

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