2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · FD53 CTV
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 42,377 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD53 CTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 42,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FD53 CTV Mileage History
- 04/10/202240,076 mi
- 04/10/202240,076 mi
- 02/10/202340,777 mi+701 mi
- 02/10/202340,777 mi
- 18/09/202542,377 mi+1,600 mi
Average of roughly 778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD53 CTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (FD53 CTV) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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