2003 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YT53 JOA
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 159,837 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT53 JOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 159,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT53 JOA 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 (YT53 JOA) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YT53 JOA Mileage History
- 08/08/2022154,403 mi
- 08/08/2023156,731 mi+2,328 mi
- 12/08/2024158,778 mi+2,047 mi
- 14/08/2024158,786 mi+8 mi
- 05/08/2025159,837 mi+1,051 mi
Average of roughly 1,816 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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- 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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