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RJ53 SWU

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 123,375 miles on the clock, averaging 5,247 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 RJ53 SWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year387
Average per year5,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 SWU 23k48k73k98k123k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,375 miles
Since last MOT+387 miles
PASS
Mileage122,988 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage122,099 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,067 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
PASS
Mileage121,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage119,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage116,416 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage109,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage107,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage102,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage92,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage83,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,401 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage72,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,304 miles
Since last MOT+15,594 miles
PASS
Mileage56,710 miles
Since last MOT+19,385 miles
PASS
Mileage37,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage29,599 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage23,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage23,319 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

RegistrationRJ53 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 SWU

What car is RJ53 SWU?

RJ53 SWU is an blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 SWU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 SWU was 123,375 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 SWU passed its MOT?

RJ53 SWU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is RJ53 SWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 SWU 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 RJ53 SWU?

RJ53 SWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.