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LJ53 GHO

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 102,352 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 miles per year, around 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 GHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,352 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 GHO 40k56k71k87k102k '07'14'11

Check LJ53 GHO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage92,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage84,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage74,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage61,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+18,325 miles
PASS
Mileage39,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,933 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 GHO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 GHO

What car is LJ53 GHO?

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

What is the mileage of LJ53 GHO?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 GHO was 102,352 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 GHO passed its MOT?

LJ53 GHO has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2014.

Is LJ53 GHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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