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RF53 PNJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 115,386 miles on the clock, averaging 7,138 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 RF53 PNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,138

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

Below average
Latest reading115,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year7,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 PNJ 16k41k66k91k115k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,386 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage110,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage106,842 miles
Since last MOT+66,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,778 miles
PASS
Mileage102,472 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage91,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage79,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage69,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage66,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage61,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage56,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage50,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage45,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage37,416 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage24,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage15,997 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 PNJ
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 PNJ

What car is RF53 PNJ?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 PNJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 PNJ was 115,386 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 PNJ passed its MOT?

RF53 PNJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2020.

Is RF53 PNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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