2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · AF53 VMZ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 102,466 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 VMZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 102,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 VMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (AF53 VMZ) between September 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy - no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AF53 VMZ Mileage History
- 01/09/200653,198 mi
- 24/08/200760,076 mi+6,878 mi
- 22/09/200866,232 mi+6,156 mi
- 22/09/200866,232 mi
- 09/09/200971,357 mi+5,125 mi
- 21/09/201076,090 mi+4,733 mi
- 24/08/201179,731 mi+3,641 mi
- 19/09/201282,378 mi+2,647 mi
- 19/09/201384,230 mi+1,852 mi
- 09/09/201485,731 mi+1,501 mi
- 14/09/201586,928 mi+1,197 mi
- 13/09/201688,088 mi+1,160 mi
- 05/09/201789,160 mi+1,072 mi
- 19/09/201890,423 mi+1,263 mi
- 27/01/202091,089 mi+666 mi
- 27/04/202195,156 mi+4,067 mi
- 29/04/202195,156 mi
- 12/04/202497,544 mi+2,388 mi
- 19/04/202497,544 mi
- 10/04/2025102,466 mi+4,922 mi
- 10/04/2025102,466 mi
Average of roughly 2,648 miles per year across 21 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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