2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RX53 CVT
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 89,525 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 CVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 89,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 CVT 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 (RX53 CVT) between August 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RX53 CVT Mileage History
- 29/08/202280,188 mi
- 29/08/202280,188 mi
- 15/03/202489,519 mi+9,331 mi
- 19/03/202489,525 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,002 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: Poor
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