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ML53 NLA

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 148,890 miles on the clock, averaging 8,181 miles per year, around 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 ML53 NLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,890
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,181

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,890 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,383
Average per year8,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 NLA 25k56k87k118k149k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage147,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage138,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage130,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage123,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage115,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,226 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage93,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,256 miles
PASS
Mileage83,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage74,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage64,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage59,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage50,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage42,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,238 miles
PASS
Mileage32,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage25,300 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

RegistrationML53 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 NLA

What car is ML53 NLA?

ML53 NLA is an green Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 NLA?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 NLA was 148,890 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 NLA passed its MOT?

ML53 NLA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.

Is ML53 NLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 NLA 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 ML53 NLA?

ML53 NLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.