2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SP53 NGX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 106,340 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP53 NGX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2019
- 106,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP53 NGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (SP53 NGX) between August 2006 and January 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SP53 NGX Mileage History
- 24/08/200616,505 mi
- 30/08/200724,653 mi+8,148 mi
- 01/09/200831,484 mi+6,831 mi
- 03/09/200939,129 mi+7,645 mi
- 31/08/201043,877 mi+4,748 mi
- 31/08/201043,877 mi
- 06/09/201148,761 mi+4,884 mi
- 28/08/201253,188 mi+4,427 mi
- 20/08/201359,117 mi+5,929 mi
- 27/08/201463,984 mi+4,867 mi
- 09/09/201568,589 mi+4,605 mi
- 10/11/201683,203 mi+14,614 mi
- 27/11/201795,420 mi+12,217 mi
- 03/01/2019106,340 mi+10,920 mi
Average of roughly 7,267 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
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