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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 204,654 miles on the clock, averaging 14,242 miles per year, above 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 SO53 HRU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 204,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,789 |
| Average per year | 14,242 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SO53 HRU |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 HRU
What car is SO53 HRU?
SO53 HRU is an silver Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 HRU?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 HRU was 204,654 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 HRU passed its MOT?
SO53 HRU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2020.
Is SO53 HRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 HRU 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 SO53 HRU?
SO53 HRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.