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NJ53 KCG

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 60,364 miles on the clock, averaging 4,244 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 NJ53 KCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,244

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 reading60,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,246
Average per year4,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 KCG 9k22k35k48k60k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage57,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage55,875 miles
Since last MOT+640 miles
PASS
Mileage55,235 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage54,917 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
PASS
Mileage54,624 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage52,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage48,546 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage48,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage44,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage36,553 miles
Since last MOT+18,829 miles
PASS
Mileage17,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage10,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage8,942 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

RegistrationNJ53 KCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 KCG

What car is NJ53 KCG?

NJ53 KCG is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 KCG?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 KCG was 60,364 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 KCG passed its MOT?

NJ53 KCG has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is NJ53 KCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 KCG 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 NJ53 KCG?

NJ53 KCG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.