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LJ53 EHC

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 102,914 miles on the clock, averaging 4,748 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 LJ53 EHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,748

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 reading102,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,017
Average per year4,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 EHC 17k39k60k82k103k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage96,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage90,259 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage80,108 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage74,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage67,513 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage61,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage52,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage47,114 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage42,433 miles
Since last MOT+513 miles
PASS
Mileage41,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage40,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage38,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage35,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage33,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage30,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage26,410 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage21,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage17,449 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

RegistrationLJ53 EHC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 EHC

What car is LJ53 EHC?

LJ53 EHC is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 EHC?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 EHC was 102,914 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 EHC passed its MOT?

LJ53 EHC has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2024.

Is LJ53 EHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ53 EHC 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 LJ53 EHC?

LJ53 EHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.