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RG53 FJA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 109,783 miles on the clock, averaging 4,766 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 RG53 FJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,766

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 reading109,783 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG53 FJA 28k49k69k89k110k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage99,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage93,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage89,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage86,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage83,073 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage79,749 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage76,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage67,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage56,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage52,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage47,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage36,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage30,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage28,189 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

RegistrationRG53 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RG53 FJA

What car is RG53 FJA?

RG53 FJA is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RG53 FJA?

The last recorded mileage for RG53 FJA was 109,783 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG53 FJA passed its MOT?

RG53 FJA has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2023.

Is RG53 FJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG53 FJA 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 RG53 FJA?

RG53 FJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.