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ML53 NLK

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 138,326 miles on the clock, averaging 11,703 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 ML53 NLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,326
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
11,703

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 reading138,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,703
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML53 NLK 27k55k83k111k138k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,326 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage131,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage122,944 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,943 miles
Since last MOT+14,435 miles
PASS
Mileage108,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage96,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage86,101 miles
Since last MOT+14,983 miles
PASS
Mileage71,118 miles
Since last MOT+16,189 miles
PASS
Mileage54,929 miles
Since last MOT+14,906 miles
PASS
Mileage40,023 miles
Since last MOT+12,742 miles
PASS
Mileage27,281 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 NLK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlack
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 NLK

What car is ML53 NLK?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 NLK?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 NLK was 138,326 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 NLK passed its MOT?

ML53 NLK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2016.

Is ML53 NLK ULEZ compliant?

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

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