2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FE53 AHO
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 92,056 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FE53 AHO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2015
- 92,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (FE53 AHO) between August 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Steering locking device missing o/s/f+n/s/f steering track rod ends not split pinned (2.2.C.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)”.
FE53 AHO Mileage History
- 16/08/200628,810 mi
- 02/08/200737,950 mi+9,140 mi
- 02/08/200737,950 mi
- 07/08/200846,625 mi+8,675 mi
- 07/08/200846,625 mi
- 04/08/200955,311 mi+8,686 mi
- 11/08/201063,177 mi+7,866 mi
- 11/08/201063,177 mi
- 09/08/201170,641 mi+7,464 mi
- 24/07/201277,444 mi+6,803 mi
- 24/07/201277,444 mi
- 06/08/201383,881 mi+6,437 mi
- 06/08/201383,881 mi
- 26/07/201489,012 mi+5,131 mi
- 01/09/201592,056 mi+3,044 mi
- 01/09/201592,056 mi
Average of roughly 6,994 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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