Vehicle summary
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 104,651 miles on the clock, averaging 5,249 miles per year, 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 SM53 YLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,651 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,249 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM53 YLU |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 YLU
What car is SM53 YLU?
SM53 YLU is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 YLU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 YLU was 104,651 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 YLU passed its MOT?
SM53 YLU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2020.
Is SM53 YLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 YLU 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 SM53 YLU?
SM53 YLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.