2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GY53 WAE
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 158,102 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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.
GY53 WAE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 158,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (GY53 WAE) between September 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GY53 WAE Mileage History
- 21/09/200631,177 mi
- 19/09/200740,274 mi+9,097 mi
- 24/09/200740,274 mi
- 25/09/200847,986 mi+7,712 mi
- 15/09/200955,079 mi+7,093 mi
- 26/08/201062,287 mi+7,208 mi
- 23/08/201168,955 mi+6,668 mi
- 21/08/201275,646 mi+6,691 mi
- 21/08/201275,646 mi
- 22/08/201381,974 mi+6,328 mi
- 27/08/201487,797 mi+5,823 mi
- 10/08/201593,908 mi+6,111 mi
- 10/08/201593,908 mi
- 05/08/2016100,936 mi+7,028 mi
- 09/08/2016100,936 mi
- 21/08/2017106,149 mi+5,213 mi
- 16/03/2018109,052 mi+2,903 mi
- 16/03/2018109,052 mi
- 27/02/2019110,841 mi+1,789 mi
- 08/03/2019110,841 mi
- 28/02/2020123,295 mi+12,454 mi
- 29/02/2020123,298 mi+3 mi
- 24/03/2021127,555 mi+4,257 mi
- 26/03/2021127,561 mi+6 mi
- 06/04/2022134,047 mi+6,486 mi
- 06/04/2022134,049 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2023143,514 mi+9,465 mi
- 27/04/2023143,521 mi+7 mi
- 04/04/2024150,350 mi+6,829 mi
- 16/04/2025158,102 mi+7,752 mi
Average of roughly 6,836 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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