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KC53 ROU

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 98,824 miles on the clock, averaging 4,002 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 KC53 ROU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,002

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 reading98,824 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year4,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC53 ROU 19k39k59k79k99k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,824 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage91,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage89,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage85,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,605 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage78,735 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage78,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage76,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage74,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage67,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage62,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage60,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage55,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage49,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage45,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage39,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage34,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage30,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage24,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage18,754 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

RegistrationKC53 ROU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KC53 ROU

What car is KC53 ROU?

KC53 ROU is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KC53 ROU?

The last recorded mileage for KC53 ROU was 98,824 miles, recorded on 19 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC53 ROU passed its MOT?

KC53 ROU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2026.

Is KC53 ROU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC53 ROU 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 KC53 ROU?

KC53 ROU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.