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NJ53 PWO

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 121,641 miles on the clock, averaging 6,637 miles per year, below 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 NJ53 PWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,637

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

Below average
Latest reading121,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,995
Average per year6,637
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 PWO 33k55k77k100k122k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage113,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage105,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage99,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage93,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage88,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage78,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage73,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage68,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage62,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage57,875 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage57,330 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage46,071 miles
Since last MOT+12,924 miles
PASS
Mileage33,147 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

RegistrationNJ53 PWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 PWO

What car is NJ53 PWO?

NJ53 PWO is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 PWO?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 PWO was 121,641 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 PWO passed its MOT?

NJ53 PWO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Jan 2020.

Is NJ53 PWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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