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EF53 EAP

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 110,552 miles on the clock, averaging 7,875 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 EF53 EAP

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,875

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 reading110,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,834
Average per year7,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 EAP 10k35k61k86k111k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,834 miles
PASS
Mileage97,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage90,935 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,934 miles
Since last MOT+18,258 miles
PASS
Mileage72,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage64,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage56,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage51,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage46,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage41,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage26,681 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage16,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage10,467 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

RegistrationEF53 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 EAP

What car is EF53 EAP?

EF53 EAP is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 EAP?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 EAP was 110,552 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 EAP passed its MOT?

EF53 EAP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jul 2019.

Is EF53 EAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 EAP 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 EF53 EAP?

EF53 EAP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.