2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WU53 EUA
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 137,233 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU53 EUA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
- 137,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU53 EUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (WU53 EUA) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
WU53 EUA Mileage History
- 09/04/2022127,925 mi
- 04/05/2022127,927 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2023137,233 mi+9,306 mi
- 28/04/2023137,233 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 4 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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