2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · VE53 AGX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 82,043 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 AGX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 82,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 AGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (VE53 AGX) between November 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
VE53 AGX Mileage History
- 24/11/200624,182 mi
- 26/11/200728,222 mi+4,040 mi
- 27/11/200831,046 mi+2,824 mi
- 27/11/200831,046 mi
- 12/11/200934,228 mi+3,182 mi
- 03/11/201038,340 mi+4,112 mi
- 03/11/201038,340 mi
- 21/11/201141,921 mi+3,581 mi
- 20/11/201249,220 mi+7,299 mi
- 01/11/201357,059 mi+7,839 mi
- 22/11/201460,656 mi+3,597 mi
- 14/11/201564,313 mi+3,657 mi
- 19/11/201666,838 mi+2,525 mi
- 25/11/201769,676 mi+2,838 mi
- 24/10/201871,544 mi+1,868 mi
- 23/10/201974,914 mi+3,370 mi
- 23/10/201974,914 mi
- 10/12/202077,065 mi+2,151 mi
- 07/12/202179,021 mi+1,956 mi
- 25/10/202281,985 mi+2,964 mi
- 07/11/202281,990 mi+5 mi
- 16/11/202382,043 mi+53 mi
- 16/11/202382,043 mi
Average of roughly 3,408 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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