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 1398cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 137,568 miles on the clock, averaging 7,717 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 RBF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,568 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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.
4ZZ-FE
Piston rings (sticking/seizure)
Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 RBF |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 RBF
What car is FL53 RBF?
FL53 RBF is an blue Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 RBF?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 RBF was 137,568 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 RBF passed its MOT?
FL53 RBF has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2018.
Is FL53 RBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 RBF 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 FL53 RBF?
FL53 RBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.