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LB53 ELU

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 75,885 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 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 LB53 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading75,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,076
Average per year7,656
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB53 ELU 22k36k49k62k76k '06'13'10

Check LB53 ELU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage68,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,444 miles
PASS
Mileage58,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage48,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage43,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage36,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage22,333 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.

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

RegistrationLB53 ELU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 ELU

What car is LB53 ELU?

LB53 ELU is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 ELU was 75,885 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 ELU passed its MOT?

LB53 ELU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2013.

Is LB53 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 ELU 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 LB53 ELU?

LB53 ELU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.