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NJ53 UOP

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 81,001 miles on the clock, averaging 5,277 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 UOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,277

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 UOP 14k31k47k64k81k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,001 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage72,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage69,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage62,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage57,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage50,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage43,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,107 miles
Since last MOT+11,938 miles
PASS
Mileage31,169 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage30,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage27,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage24,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage21,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage17,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage13,758 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 UOP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 UOP

What car is NJ53 UOP?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 UOP?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 UOP was 81,001 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 UOP passed its MOT?

NJ53 UOP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is NJ53 UOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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