2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · OV53 VPR
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 136,711 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,711 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.
OV53 VPR Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 136,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 VPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (OV53 VPR) between November 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
OV53 VPR Mileage History
- 02/11/200621,851 mi
- 01/05/200725,531 mi+3,680 mi
- 23/04/200828,912 mi+3,381 mi
- 23/04/200828,912 mi
- 04/05/200932,678 mi+3,766 mi
- 20/04/201037,238 mi+4,560 mi
- 20/04/201037,238 mi
- 03/05/201144,290 mi+7,052 mi
- 03/05/201144,290 mi
- 02/05/201254,543 mi+10,253 mi
- 27/04/201363,275 mi+8,732 mi
- 27/04/201363,275 mi
- 02/05/201471,705 mi+8,430 mi
- 01/05/201580,137 mi+8,432 mi
- 21/03/201685,987 mi+5,850 mi
- 30/03/201789,820 mi+3,833 mi
- 30/03/201789,820 mi
- 04/04/201897,705 mi+7,885 mi
- 29/03/2019106,700 mi+8,995 mi
- 29/03/2019106,700 mi
- 18/06/2020112,116 mi+5,416 mi
- 18/06/2020112,116 mi
- 14/06/2021115,067 mi+2,951 mi
- 14/06/2021115,067 mi
- 17/06/2022118,204 mi+3,137 mi
- 17/06/2022118,204 mi
- 26/06/2023121,290 mi+3,086 mi
- 27/06/2023121,290 mi
- 24/06/2024125,354 mi+4,064 mi
- 24/06/2024125,354 mi
- 04/06/2025129,468 mi+4,114 mi
- 04/06/2025129,468 mi
- 25/06/2026136,711 mi+7,243 mi
- 25/06/2026136,711 mi
Average of roughly 5,847 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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