2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MA53 LYP
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 96,964 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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.
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MA53 LYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2024
- 96,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 LYP 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 (MA53 LYP) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
MA53 LYP Mileage History
- 30/08/202291,497 mi
- 30/08/202291,497 mi
- 24/08/202394,125 mi+2,628 mi
- 24/08/202394,125 mi
- 21/08/202496,964 mi+2,839 mi
Average of roughly 2,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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