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ML53 VPE

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 93,910 miles on the clock, averaging 4,634 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 ML53 VPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,634

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 reading93,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,007
Average per year4,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 VPE 19k37k56k75k94k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,910 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage80,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage77,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage76,080 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage73,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage70,612 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage67,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage64,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage60,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage56,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage53,378 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage45,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage40,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage29,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage24,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage18,616 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

RegistrationML53 VPE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 VPE

What car is ML53 VPE?

ML53 VPE is an green Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 VPE?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 VPE was 93,910 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 VPE passed its MOT?

ML53 VPE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2022.

Is ML53 VPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 VPE 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 ML53 VPE?

ML53 VPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.