2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · YP53 JVG
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 88,661 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 JVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 88,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 JVG 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 (YP53 JVG) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
YP53 JVG Mileage History
- 11/06/202485,543 mi
- 11/06/202485,543 mi
- 17/06/202587,284 mi+1,741 mi
- 17/06/202587,284 mi
- 17/06/202688,661 mi+1,377 mi
Average of roughly 1,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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