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PK53 UDE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 93,981 miles on the clock, averaging 4,595 miles per year, well 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 PK53 UDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,595

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 reading93,981 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,595
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 UDE 16k35k55k74k94k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage90,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage81,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage77,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage72,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage67,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage63,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage60,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage56,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage41,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage36,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage32,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage26,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage20,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage15,683 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

RegistrationPK53 UDE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 UDE

What car is PK53 UDE?

PK53 UDE is a grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 UDE?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 UDE was 93,981 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 UDE passed its MOT?

PK53 UDE has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2023.

Is PK53 UDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 UDE 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 PK53 UDE?

PK53 UDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.