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GY53 BYJ

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 141,194 miles on the clock, averaging 9,626 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 GY53 BYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,626

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 BYJ 25k54k83k112k141k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,194 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage134,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage130,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage123,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,592 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage103,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage95,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,652 miles
Since last MOT+13,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,529 miles
Since last MOT+14,049 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage45,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage36,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,457 miles
PASS
Mileage24,683 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

RegistrationGY53 BYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 BYJ

What car is GY53 BYJ?

GY53 BYJ is a silver Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 BYJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 BYJ was 141,194 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 BYJ passed its MOT?

GY53 BYJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.

Is GY53 BYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 BYJ 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 GY53 BYJ?

GY53 BYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.