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EX53 UYU

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 111,392 miles on the clock, averaging 16,298 miles per year, above 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 EX53 UYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
16,298

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,044
Average per year16,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 UYU 10k35k60k86k111k '06'13'10

Check EX53 UYU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage103,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,348 miles
Since last MOT+16,627 miles
PASS
Mileage86,721 miles
Since last MOT+17,322 miles
PASS
Mileage69,399 miles
Since last MOT+24,732 miles
PASS
Mileage44,667 miles
Since last MOT+35,096 miles
PASS
Mileage9,571 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

RegistrationEX53 UYU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 UYU

What car is EX53 UYU?

EX53 UYU is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 UYU?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 UYU was 111,392 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 UYU passed its MOT?

EX53 UYU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2013.

Is EX53 UYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 UYU 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 EX53 UYU?

EX53 UYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.