2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SB53 GCU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 37,401 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 998cc
SB53 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 37,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SB53 GCU Mileage History
- 09/11/202136,491 mi
- 19/10/202236,967 mi+476 mi
- 19/10/202236,967 mi
- 03/10/202337,397 mi+430 mi
- 06/10/202337,401 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 GCU 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 (SB53 GCU) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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