2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · RJ53 ABX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 79,472 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ53 ABX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 79,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ53 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (RJ53 ABX) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RJ53 ABX Mileage History
- 26/10/2022107,557 mi
- 26/10/202279,472 mi-28,085 mi
Average of roughly -69,869,546 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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