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PL03 MHE

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 189,640 miles on the clock, averaging 17,543 miles per year, above 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 PL03 MHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
17,543

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,907
Average per year17,543
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 MHE 45k81k117k154k190k '06'14'10

Check PL03 MHE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,640 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage174,733 miles
Since last MOT+18,637 miles
PASS
Mileage156,096 miles
Since last MOT+22,235 miles
PASS
Mileage133,861 miles
Since last MOT+22,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,256 miles
Since last MOT+19,671 miles
PASS
Mileage91,585 miles
Since last MOT+17,034 miles
PASS
Mileage74,551 miles
Since last MOT+14,416 miles
PASS
Mileage60,135 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,203 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

RegistrationPL03 MHE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 MHE

What car is PL03 MHE?

PL03 MHE is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 MHE?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 MHE was 189,640 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 MHE passed its MOT?

PL03 MHE has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2014.

Is PL03 MHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 MHE 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 PL03 MHE?

PL03 MHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.