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DC03 DFN

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 176,302 miles on the clock, averaging 7,959 miles per year, around 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 DC03 DFN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,959

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,119
Average per year7,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 DFN 21k60k99k137k176k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,302 miles
Since last MOT+15,119 miles
PASS
Mileage161,183 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage148,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage137,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage130,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage127,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage122,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,734 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage117,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage110,633 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage104,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage95,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage86,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage79,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage71,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,613 miles
Since last MOT+12,965 miles
PASS
Mileage49,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage39,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage30,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage20,839 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

RegistrationDC03 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 DFN

What car is DC03 DFN?

DC03 DFN is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 DFN?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 DFN was 176,302 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 DFN passed its MOT?

DC03 DFN has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is DC03 DFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 DFN 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 DC03 DFN?

DC03 DFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.