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MK53 VUE

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 146,701 miles on the clock, averaging 9,916 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 MK53 VUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,916

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,173
Average per year9,916
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 VUE 37k65k92k119k147k '06'17'12

Check MK53 VUE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage134,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage123,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage114,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage107,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage89,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage70,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,656 miles
PASS
Mileage48,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage37,365 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

RegistrationMK53 VUE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 VUE

What car is MK53 VUE?

MK53 VUE is an red Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 VUE?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 VUE was 146,701 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 VUE passed its MOT?

MK53 VUE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2017.

Is MK53 VUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 VUE 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 MK53 VUE?

MK53 VUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.