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LW53 ZLE

2003 Toyota Ipsum

White Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Ipsum100,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZLE
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OUTSIDE SWEEPING AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,753 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 49,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,171 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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LW53 ZLE is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum in White with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 100,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW53 ZLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW53 ZLE registered?

LW53 ZLE is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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