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PF53 BFL

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 100,466 miles on the clock, averaging 6,751 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 PF53 BFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,751

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,476
Average per year6,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 BFL 18k38k59k80k100k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage97,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage96,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,367 miles
Since last MOT+14,208 miles
PASS
Mileage82,159 miles
Since last MOT+15,249 miles
PASS
Mileage66,910 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
PASS
Mileage66,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage59,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage50,268 miles
Since last MOT+14,440 miles
PASS
Mileage35,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage25,046 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage17,628 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

RegistrationPF53 BFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 BFL

What car is PF53 BFL?

PF53 BFL is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 BFL?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 BFL was 100,466 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 BFL passed its MOT?

PF53 BFL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2019.

Is PF53 BFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 BFL 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 PF53 BFL?

PF53 BFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.