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 2004 Toyota Yaris Petrol 998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 136,784 miles on the clock, averaging 8,026 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 SO53 OBX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,784 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 OBX |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 OBX
What car is SO53 OBX?
SO53 OBX is an red Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 OBX?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 OBX was 136,784 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 OBX passed its MOT?
SO53 OBX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.
Is SO53 OBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 OBX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 OBX?
SO53 OBX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.