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PJ53 LXV

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 84,859 miles on the clock, averaging 4,427 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 PJ53 LXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,427

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year4,427
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LXV 22k38k53k69k85k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,859 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage84,833 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage83,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage81,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage77,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage65,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage57,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage51,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage40,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage35,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage29,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage22,012 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

RegistrationPJ53 LXV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LXV

What car is PJ53 LXV?

PJ53 LXV is a red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 LXV?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LXV was 84,859 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LXV passed its MOT?

PJ53 LXV has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2021.

Is PJ53 LXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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