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PK53 YPE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 131,214 miles on the clock, averaging 7,673 miles per year, around 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 PK53 YPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,673

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,214 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,673
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK53 YPE 33k57k82k107k131k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage126,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage122,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage113,622 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,137 miles
Since last MOT+14,253 miles
PASS
Mileage98,884 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage91,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage82,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage73,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage65,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage57,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage47,895 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage43,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage32,588 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

RegistrationPK53 YPE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 YPE

What car is PK53 YPE?

PK53 YPE is a black Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 YPE?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 YPE was 131,214 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 YPE passed its MOT?

PK53 YPE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2020.

Is PK53 YPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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