Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 69,668 miles on the clock, averaging 5,801 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 SM53 HWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 69,668 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM53 HWU |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 HWU
What car is SM53 HWU?
SM53 HWU is an silver Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 HWU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 HWU was 69,668 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 HWU passed its MOT?
SM53 HWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2015.
Is SM53 HWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 HWU 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 SM53 HWU?
SM53 HWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.