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PJ53 LRO

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 146,784 miles on the clock, averaging 6,935 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 PJ53 LRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,935

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,784 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LRO 31k60k89k118k147k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,784 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,781 miles
Since last MOT+18,328 miles
PASS
Mileage128,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage117,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage108,898 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage98,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,691 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage88,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,195 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage87,415 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage78,843 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage73,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage71,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,564 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage65,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage62,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage59,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage53,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage45,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage40,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage36,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage31,479 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

RegistrationPJ53 LRO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LRO

What car is PJ53 LRO?

PJ53 LRO is a blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 LRO?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LRO was 146,784 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LRO passed its MOT?

PJ53 LRO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2023.

Is PJ53 LRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 LRO 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 PJ53 LRO?

PJ53 LRO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.