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NL53 YHJ

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
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 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 66,378 miles on the clock, averaging 3,554 miles per year, well 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 NL53 YHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,554

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

Low mileage
Latest reading66,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-16,725
Average per year3,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 YHJ 28k38k47k57k66k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,378 miles
PASS
Mileage83,103 miles
Since last MOT+22,077 miles
PASS
Mileage61,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage58,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage56,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage50,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,461 miles
PASS
Mileage42,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage30,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage28,486 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

RegistrationNL53 YHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 YHJ

What car is NL53 YHJ?

NL53 YHJ is an silver Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 YHJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 YHJ was 66,378 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 YHJ passed its MOT?

NL53 YHJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Jun 2017.

Is NL53 YHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 YHJ 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 NL53 YHJ?

NL53 YHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.