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EO53 VCT

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 92,230 miles on the clock, averaging 4,603 miles per year, well 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 EO53 VCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,603

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year4,603
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 VCT 30k46k61k77k92k '06'20'14

Check EO53 VCT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,230 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage86,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage81,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage76,992 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage70,982 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage67,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage63,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage58,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage56,185 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage52,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage47,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage42,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage38,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage34,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage30,369 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

RegistrationEO53 VCT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VCT

What car is EO53 VCT?

EO53 VCT is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 VCT?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VCT was 92,230 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VCT passed its MOT?

EO53 VCT has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2020.

Is EO53 VCT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 VCT 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 EO53 VCT?

EO53 VCT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.