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SM03 TNL

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 78,407 miles on the clock, averaging 5,247 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 SM03 TNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
5,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 TNL 47k55k63k71k78k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,407 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage66,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage61,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage49,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage46,891 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

RegistrationSM03 TNL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 TNL

What car is SM03 TNL?

SM03 TNL is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 TNL?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 TNL was 78,407 miles, recorded on 12 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 TNL passed its MOT?

SM03 TNL has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 May 2012.

Is SM03 TNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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