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PJ53 LYK

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 108,602 miles on the clock, averaging 6,693 miles per year, 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 LYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,693

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 reading108,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,551
Average per year6,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 LYK 21k43k65k87k109k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage105,051 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage99,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage92,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage87,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage84,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage76,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage69,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage60,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,621 miles
PASS
Mileage54,379 miles
Since last MOT+17,426 miles
PASS
Mileage36,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage28,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage20,864 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 LYK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 LYK

What car is PJ53 LYK?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 LYK?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 LYK was 108,602 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 LYK passed its MOT?

PJ53 LYK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2020.

Is PJ53 LYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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