2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · AF53 UGR

The 2003 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 28 November 2025 at 80,939 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from July 2021 to November 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. The absence of flagged corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or exhaust issues points to a consistent and unremarkable test history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 23-year-old car. The records show 59,000 miles in July 2021, 59,668 in August 2022, 59,940 in October 2023, 65,525 in October 2024, and 80,939 in November 2025. The first four years added only 939 miles, indicating the car stood largely idle or covered very short local trips. The jump of 15,414 miles between October 2024 and November 2025 marks a sharp change in use pattern. Low early mileage combined with a later surge suggests light preservation followed by renewed regular running rather than neglect. A clean MOT ledger with no advisories means the tester found no immediate structural or mechanical concerns at each examination. However, the Yaris is now over two decades old and the 2025 test is eight months old relative to today's date. Prospective buyers should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe areas for hidden corrosion the annual test may not have escalated. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after the period of prior disuse. Given the sparse but spotless record, previous owners appear to have kept the car to a basic legal standard without deferred failures. The recent mileage increase warrants verification that drivetrain fluids and cambelt intervals were honoured. Confirm tyre age and sidewall condition, as standing time can crack rubber even when tread passes.