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EF03 MHL

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 116,006 miles on the clock, averaging 5,302 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 EF03 MHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,302

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,433
Average per year5,302
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF03 MHL 21k44k68k92k116k '06'24'15

Check EF03 MHL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage110,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage105,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage100,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage96,947 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage92,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage86,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage81,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage76,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage70,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage65,707 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage54,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage48,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage43,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage37,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage31,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage26,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage20,561 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MHL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 MHL

What car is EF03 MHL?

EF03 MHL is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 MHL?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 MHL was 116,006 miles, recorded on 15 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 MHL passed its MOT?

EF03 MHL has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2024.

Is EF03 MHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 MHL 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 EF03 MHL?

EF03 MHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.