2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · AF53 VLY
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,806 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 VLY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2017
- 116,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 VLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (AF53 VLY) between September 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed emissions test on first and second ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe has a leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
AF53 VLY Mileage History
- 05/09/200624,194 mi
- 25/09/200731,609 mi+7,415 mi
- 27/09/200731,609 mi
- 10/09/200837,880 mi+6,271 mi
- 15/09/200944,535 mi+6,655 mi
- 14/09/201052,783 mi+8,248 mi
- 06/09/201163,614 mi+10,831 mi
- 31/08/201272,131 mi+8,517 mi
- 13/09/201383,886 mi+11,755 mi
- 03/09/201491,607 mi+7,721 mi
- 03/09/201491,608 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2015105,160 mi+13,552 mi
- 29/09/2015105,162 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2016109,113 mi+3,951 mi
- 14/03/2016109,114 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2017116,803 mi+7,689 mi
- 20/01/2017116,806 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,925 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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