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RF53 PKV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 76,213 miles on the clock, averaging 2,518 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 RF53 PKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,518

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,657
Average per year2,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 PKV 33k44k55k66k76k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage74,556 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage72,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage71,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage69,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage66,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage64,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage61,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage58,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage55,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage53,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage48,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage46,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage44,137 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage42,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage39,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage33,476 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

RegistrationRF53 PKV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 PKV

What car is RF53 PKV?

RF53 PKV is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 PKV?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 PKV was 76,213 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 PKV passed its MOT?

RF53 PKV has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2023.

Is RF53 PKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 PKV 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 RF53 PKV?

RF53 PKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.