2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GY53 WVH
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 97,448 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY53 WVH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 97,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (GY53 WVH) between February 2007 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GY53 WVH Mileage History
- 17/02/200719,889 mi
- 13/02/200822,178 mi+2,289 mi
- 25/03/200926,484 mi+4,306 mi
- 19/03/201031,495 mi+5,011 mi
- 19/03/201031,495 mi
- 15/03/201136,157 mi+4,662 mi
- 16/03/201238,637 mi+2,480 mi
- 14/03/201340,459 mi+1,822 mi
- 12/03/201442,966 mi+2,507 mi
- 20/03/201547,629 mi+4,663 mi
- 22/03/201653,843 mi+6,214 mi
- 22/03/201764,565 mi+10,722 mi
- 23/03/201764,565 mi
- 01/05/201870,219 mi+5,654 mi
- 17/05/201976,351 mi+6,132 mi
- 10/03/202184,373 mi+8,022 mi
- 08/06/202288,421 mi+4,048 mi
- 02/06/202391,989 mi+3,568 mi
- 05/06/202494,887 mi+2,898 mi
- 05/06/202494,887 mi
- 08/04/202597,448 mi+2,561 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 21 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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