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SY53 YUL

2003 Toyota Yaris · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 141,396 miles on the clock, averaging 10,759 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 SY53 YUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,759

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,909
Average per year10,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 YUL 21k51k81k111k141k '06'17'11

Check SY53 YUL

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,909 miles
PASS
Mileage127,487 miles
Since last MOT+111,825 miles
PASS
Mileage15,662 miles
PASS
Mileage110,839 miles
Since last MOT+22,379 miles
PASS
Mileage88,460 miles
Since last MOT+18,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,924 miles
Since last MOT+22,050 miles
PASS
Mileage47,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage41,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage37,611 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
PASS
Mileage36,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage31,110 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,113 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

RegistrationSY53 YUL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 YUL

What car is SY53 YUL?

SY53 YUL is an red Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 YUL?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 YUL was 141,396 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 YUL passed its MOT?

SY53 YUL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2017.

Is SY53 YUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 YUL 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 SY53 YUL?

SY53 YUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.