2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FH53 HMD
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 106,984 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 HMD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 106,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 HMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (FH53 HMD) between November 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FH53 HMD Mileage History
- 20/11/200614,018 mi
- 31/08/200718,254 mi+4,236 mi
- 19/08/200823,284 mi+5,030 mi
- 13/08/200927,055 mi+3,771 mi
- 20/08/201033,980 mi+6,925 mi
- 09/08/201142,568 mi+8,588 mi
- 02/08/201249,181 mi+6,613 mi
- 08/08/201354,168 mi+4,987 mi
- 20/08/201458,632 mi+4,464 mi
- 19/08/201563,264 mi+4,632 mi
- 16/08/201669,090 mi+5,826 mi
- 16/08/201774,223 mi+5,133 mi
- 03/09/201879,045 mi+4,822 mi
- 31/08/201985,274 mi+6,229 mi
- 31/08/201985,274 mi
- 05/09/202090,114 mi+4,840 mi
- 28/08/202194,827 mi+4,713 mi
- 02/09/202195,025 mi+198 mi
- 01/09/2022100,381 mi+5,356 mi
- 10/09/2022100,381 mi
- 07/09/2023106,814 mi+6,433 mi
- 12/09/2023106,984 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 5,530 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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