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LV53 ZZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,761 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lights (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine under tray insecure

front bumper insecure

rear exhaust box deteriorated and with slight blow

Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lights (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

engine under tray insecure

front bumper insecure

rear exhaust box deteriorated and with slight blow

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,336 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,336 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,005 miles

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,207 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,210 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 ZZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV53 ZZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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