2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FE53 AHZ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 124,164 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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 AHZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2018
- 124,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 AHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (FE53 AHZ) between September 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”.
FE53 AHZ Mileage History
- 07/09/200638,181 mi
- 15/09/200746,913 mi+8,732 mi
- 03/09/200849,043 mi+2,130 mi
- 27/08/200951,301 mi+2,258 mi
- 03/09/201052,516 mi+1,215 mi
- 19/09/201157,937 mi+5,421 mi
- 17/09/201266,431 mi+8,494 mi
- 17/09/201266,431 mi
- 16/09/201375,146 mi+8,715 mi
- 16/09/201375,146 mi
- 08/09/201483,253 mi+8,107 mi
- 08/09/201483,253 mi
- 14/09/201591,143 mi+7,890 mi
- 14/09/201591,143 mi
- 16/09/2016101,432 mi+10,289 mi
- 16/09/2016101,432 mi
- 13/09/2017114,370 mi+12,938 mi
- 13/09/2017114,370 mi
- 18/09/2018124,163 mi+9,793 mi
- 18/09/2018124,164 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,147 miles per year across 20 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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