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 Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 93,962 miles on the clock, averaging 6,937 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 DE53 JZA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,962 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,937 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DE53 JZA |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 JZA
What car is DE53 JZA?
DE53 JZA is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 JZA?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 JZA was 93,962 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 JZA passed its MOT?
DE53 JZA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.
Is DE53 JZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 JZA 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 DE53 JZA?
DE53 JZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.