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RJ53 SYA

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 43,339 miles on the clock, averaging 1,794 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 RJ53 SYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,794

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 reading43,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,622
Average per year1,794
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 SYA 9k18k26k35k43k '06'25'16

Check RJ53 SYA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+832 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+914 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+655 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,198 miles
Since last MOT+660 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+775 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage10,362 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
PASS
Mileage9,414 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 SYA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 SYA

What car is RJ53 SYA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 SYA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 SYA was 43,339 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 SYA passed its MOT?

RJ53 SYA has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is RJ53 SYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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