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 2004 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 110,847 miles on the clock, averaging 6,453 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 SO53 HSD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,847 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 6,453 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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.
Timing chain and tensioner
Piston rings
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 HSD |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 HSD
What car is SO53 HSD?
SO53 HSD is an black Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 HSD?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 HSD was 110,847 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 HSD passed its MOT?
SO53 HSD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2019.
Is SO53 HSD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 HSD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 HSD?
SO53 HSD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.