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NL03 VFU

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 75,736 miles on the clock, averaging 5,354 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 NL03 VFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,354

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 reading75,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,302
Average per year5,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 VFU 8k25k42k59k76k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage67,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage61,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage56,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage46,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage33,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage28,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage26,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage23,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage20,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage16,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage8,204 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

RegistrationNL03 VFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 VFU

What car is NL03 VFU?

NL03 VFU is an blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 VFU?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 VFU was 75,736 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 VFU passed its MOT?

NL03 VFU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2019.

Is NL03 VFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 VFU 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 NL03 VFU?

NL03 VFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.