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SH53 HCY

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 81,341 miles on the clock, averaging 8,715 miles per year, around 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 SH53 HCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,715

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,350
Average per year8,715
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 HCY 30k43k55k68k81k '06'12'10

Check SH53 HCY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,341 miles
Since last MOT+14,350 miles
PASS
Mileage66,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage51,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage44,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage39,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage29,563 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

RegistrationSH53 HCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 HCY

What car is SH53 HCY?

SH53 HCY is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 HCY?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 HCY was 81,341 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 HCY passed its MOT?

SH53 HCY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Aug 2012.

Is SH53 HCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 HCY 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 SH53 HCY?

SH53 HCY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.