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GP53 LJC

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Yaris Petrol 998cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 133,730 miles on the clock, averaging 9,260 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 VVT-i engine is known for 1sz-fe and timing chain hydraulic tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 LJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,260

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,495
Average per year9,260
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 LJC 47k69k91k112k134k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,235 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage119,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage112,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage103,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage93,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage88,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,072 miles
PASS
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOT+29,875 miles
PASS
Mileage48,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage47,300 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Yaris

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Yaris models (1999–2005), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1SZ-FE

Timing chain hydraulic tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LJC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 LJC

What car is GP53 LJC?

GP53 LJC is a blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 LJC?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 LJC was 133,730 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 LJC passed its MOT?

GP53 LJC has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.

Is GP53 LJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 LJC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP53 LJC?

GP53 LJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.