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RF03 VBA

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 80,572 miles on the clock, averaging 2,917 miles per year, well 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 RF03 VBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,917

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year130
Average per year2,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 VBA 31k44k56k68k81k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,572 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage80,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage77,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage73,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage69,631 miles
Since last MOT+744 miles
PASS
Mileage68,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage67,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,058 miles
PASS
Mileage66,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage65,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage63,923 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage62,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage59,631 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage58,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage55,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage51,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage47,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage42,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,998 miles
PASS
Mileage36,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage31,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,204 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

RegistrationRF03 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 VBA

What car is RF03 VBA?

RF03 VBA is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 VBA?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 VBA was 80,572 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 VBA passed its MOT?

RF03 VBA has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is RF03 VBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 VBA 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 RF03 VBA?

RF03 VBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.