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SM03 LYC

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1398cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 44,160 miles on the clock, averaging 2,225 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for SM03 LYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,160
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
2,225

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading44,160 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,953
Average per year2,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 LYC 12k20k28k36k44k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage39,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage34,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage31,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage29,050 miles
Since last MOT+771 miles
PASS
Mileage28,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
PASS
Mileage27,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage25,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage23,746 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage21,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage19,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage18,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage15,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage13,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,962 miles
PASS
Mileage11,685 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.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 LYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 LYC

What car is SM03 LYC?

SM03 LYC is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 LYC?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 LYC was 44,160 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 LYC passed its MOT?

SM03 LYC has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.

Is SM03 LYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 LYC 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 SM03 LYC?

SM03 LYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.