2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WR53 KSX
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 65,952 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR53 KSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 65,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR53 KSX 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 (WR53 KSX) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Body component likely to become detached Outer sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Body component insecure arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
WR53 KSX Mileage History
- 25/04/202263,098 mi
- 26/04/202263,098 mi
- 18/04/202364,673 mi+1,575 mi
- 23/04/202465,952 mi+1,279 mi
- 23/04/202465,952 mi
Average of roughly 1,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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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
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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