2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · BX53 ABF
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 170,658 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX53 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 170,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BX53 ABF Mileage History
- 20/04/2023156,935 mi
- 09/04/2024163,909 mi+6,974 mi
- 26/04/2025167,169 mi+3,260 mi
- 12/03/2026170,658 mi+3,489 mi
- 12/03/2026170,658 mi
Average of roughly 4,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BX53 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (BX53 ABF) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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