2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · LY53 CEJ
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 25,400 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY53 CEJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2022
- 25,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY53 CEJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (LY53 CEJ) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
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