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SN53 VUX

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 158,016 miles on the clock, averaging 4,022 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 SN53 VUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading158,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,386
Average per year4,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 VUX 129k136k143k151k158k '12'19'15

Check SN53 VUX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage151,630 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage151,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,067 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
PASS
Mileage149,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage142,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage135,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage128,630 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,628 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

RegistrationSN53 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 VUX

What car is SN53 VUX?

SN53 VUX is an red Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 VUX?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 VUX was 158,016 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 VUX passed its MOT?

SN53 VUX has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2019.

Is SN53 VUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 VUX 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 SN53 VUX?

SN53 VUX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.