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BL53 ULB

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 95,288 miles on the clock, averaging 5,485 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,485

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,288 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 ULB 27k44k61k78k95k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage85,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage82,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage79,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage75,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage70,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage67,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage62,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage47,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage39,824 miles
Since last MOT+13,156 miles
PASS
Mileage26,668 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ULB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 ULB

What car is BL53 ULB?

BL53 ULB is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 ULB was 95,288 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 ULB passed its MOT?

BL53 ULB has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is BL53 ULB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 ULB 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 BL53 ULB?

BL53 ULB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.