2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RY53 ALU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 147,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/10/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1299cc
RY53 ALU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2025
- 147,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RY53 ALU Mileage History
- 26/10/2022137,611 mi
- 16/10/2023140,480 mi+2,869 mi
- 18/10/2023140,482 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2024144,386 mi+3,904 mi
- 22/10/2025147,665 mi+3,279 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 ALU 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 (RY53 ALU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened upper ring (5.3.1 ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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