2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FG53 RMU
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 153,557 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,557 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.
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FG53 RMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 153,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 RMU 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 (FG53 RMU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FG53 RMU Mileage History
- 04/10/2022146,427 mi
- 05/10/2022146,428 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/2023150,133 mi+3,705 mi
- 05/10/2023150,133 mi
- 01/10/2024153,557 mi+3,424 mi
Average of roughly 3,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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