2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · LJ53 FHT
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 133,393 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 FHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 133,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 FHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (LJ53 FHT) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ53 FHT Mileage History
- 23/02/2023102,737 mi
- 23/02/2023102,737 mi
- 10/02/2024109,920 mi+7,183 mi
- 21/02/2025133,393 mi+23,473 mi
Average of roughly 15,360 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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