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RA03 YJL

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 144,571 miles on the clock, averaging 5,682 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 RA03 YJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,682

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,571 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 YJL 34k61k89k117k145k '06'26'19

Check RA03 YJL

Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage140,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage136,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage132,892 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage129,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage126,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage121,074 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,072 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage112,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage107,995 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage102,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage97,449 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage90,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,824 miles
PASS
Mileage79,511 miles
Since last MOT+19,223 miles
PASS
Mileage60,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage56,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,777 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage49,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage43,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage37,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage33,522 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

RegistrationRA03 YJL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 YJL

What car is RA03 YJL?

RA03 YJL is an blue Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 YJL?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 YJL was 144,571 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 YJL passed its MOT?

RA03 YJL has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is RA03 YJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 YJL 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 RA03 YJL?

RA03 YJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.