2003 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · PE53 WVF
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 256,739 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 WVF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2022
- 256,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 WVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (PE53 WVF) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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: Poor
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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
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