2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FG53 VTU
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 77,897 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 VTU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 77,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 VTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (FG53 VTU) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
FG53 VTU Mileage History
- 19/10/200610,581 mi
- 29/10/200714,235 mi+3,654 mi
- 31/10/200817,301 mi+3,066 mi
- 30/10/200920,778 mi+3,477 mi
- 12/10/201023,162 mi+2,384 mi
- 18/10/201126,182 mi+3,020 mi
- 18/10/201126,182 mi
- 08/10/201229,076 mi+2,894 mi
- 07/10/201332,574 mi+3,498 mi
- 14/10/201436,123 mi+3,549 mi
- 14/10/201436,123 mi
- 07/10/201539,933 mi+3,810 mi
- 28/10/201647,896 mi+7,963 mi
- 28/10/201647,896 mi
- 19/10/201753,759 mi+5,863 mi
- 24/10/201858,589 mi+4,830 mi
- 24/10/201858,589 mi
- 19/10/201963,441 mi+4,852 mi
- 01/03/202265,114 mi+1,673 mi
- 14/02/202366,768 mi+1,654 mi
- 14/02/202469,866 mi+3,098 mi
- 13/02/202574,676 mi+4,810 mi
- 18/02/202677,897 mi+3,221 mi
- 18/02/202677,897 mi
Average of roughly 3,481 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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