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ML53 TPY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 68,827 miles on the clock, averaging 5,210 miles per year, below 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 TPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,827 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 TPY 24k35k46k58k69k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage57,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage50,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage42,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage35,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage30,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage24,112 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 TPY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourRed
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 TPY

What car is ML53 TPY?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 TPY?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 TPY was 68,827 miles, recorded on 7 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 TPY passed its MOT?

ML53 TPY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2015.

Is ML53 TPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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