2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GY53 WSV
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 77,975 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,975 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 WSV Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 77,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WSV 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 WSV) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GY53 WSV Mileage History
- 26/09/200619,614 mi
- 28/09/200727,320 mi+7,706 mi
- 23/09/200832,653 mi+5,333 mi
- 30/09/200936,997 mi+4,344 mi
- 27/09/201039,193 mi+2,196 mi
- 22/09/201143,702 mi+4,509 mi
- 24/09/201245,448 mi+1,746 mi
- 28/09/201346,119 mi+671 mi
- 05/09/201448,652 mi+2,533 mi
- 30/09/201550,519 mi+1,867 mi
- 30/09/201550,519 mi
- 04/07/201650,866 mi+347 mi
- 04/07/201650,866 mi
- 15/06/201754,147 mi+3,281 mi
- 19/06/201857,510 mi+3,363 mi
- 18/06/201960,819 mi+3,309 mi
- 20/06/201960,846 mi+27 mi
- 09/06/202063,992 mi+3,146 mi
- 16/06/202064,045 mi+53 mi
- 22/06/202165,768 mi+1,723 mi
- 28/06/202165,772 mi+4 mi
- 23/06/202268,122 mi+2,350 mi
- 05/07/202268,195 mi+73 mi
- 02/06/202370,456 mi+2,261 mi
- 27/06/202473,094 mi+2,638 mi
- 09/07/202473,110 mi+16 mi
- 11/06/202575,294 mi+2,184 mi
- 23/06/202575,372 mi+78 mi
- 01/06/202677,926 mi+2,554 mi
- 08/06/202677,975 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 2,963 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: Average
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