2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FH53 JSV
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 131,996 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 JSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 131,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 JSV 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 (FH53 JSV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
FH53 JSV Mileage History
- 17/11/202291,297 mi
- 16/11/2023105,715 mi+14,418 mi
- 19/11/2024120,277 mi+14,562 mi
- 20/11/2025131,975 mi+11,698 mi
- 27/11/2025131,996 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 13,440 miles per year across 5 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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