2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · HW53 GAU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 34,736 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 GAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 34,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 GAU 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 (HW53 GAU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HW53 GAU Mileage History
- 29/12/202134,145 mi
- 29/12/202234,225 mi+80 mi
- 29/12/202334,369 mi+144 mi
- 30/12/202434,634 mi+265 mi
- 30/12/202534,736 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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