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PE53 EPC

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 100,095 miles on the clock, averaging 4,502 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 PE53 EPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,095 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 EPC 15k37k58k79k100k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage92,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage87,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage84,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage82,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage76,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage74,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage70,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage66,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage61,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage58,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage54,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage47,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage40,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage34,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage27,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage21,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage15,437 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

RegistrationPE53 EPC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 EPC

What car is PE53 EPC?

PE53 EPC is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 EPC?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 EPC was 100,095 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 EPC passed its MOT?

PE53 EPC has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2025.

Is PE53 EPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 EPC 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 PE53 EPC?

PE53 EPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.