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PJ53 LRX

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 103,266 miles on the clock, averaging 5,041 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 PJ53 LRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,041

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 reading103,266 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LRX 43k58k73k88k103k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage98,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage90,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,958 miles
PASS
Mileage82,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage76,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage69,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage55,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage46,430 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage34,945 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage24,673 miles
PASS
Mileage43,699 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage42,878 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

RegistrationPJ53 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LRX

What car is PJ53 LRX?

PJ53 LRX is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 LRX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LRX was 103,266 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LRX passed its MOT?

PJ53 LRX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2018.

Is PJ53 LRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 LRX 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 PJ53 LRX?

PJ53 LRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.