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SL53 FMU

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 98,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,399 miles per year, around 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 SL53 FMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,399

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,004 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 FMU 36k52k67k83k98k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage95,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage89,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage80,445 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,455 miles
PASS
Mileage58,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage47,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage36,386 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,138 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

RegistrationSL53 FMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 FMU

What car is SL53 FMU?

SL53 FMU is an blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 FMU was 98,004 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 FMU passed its MOT?

SL53 FMU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2013.

Is SL53 FMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 FMU 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 SL53 FMU?

SL53 FMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.