2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RX53 CWO
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 109,495 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 CWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 109,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 CWO 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 (RX53 CWO) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RX53 CWO Mileage History
- 02/10/202353,291 mi
- 02/10/202353,291 mi
- 16/01/202592,515 mi+39,224 mi
- 16/01/202592,545 mi+30 mi
- 14/01/2026109,495 mi+16,950 mi
Average of roughly 24,584 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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