2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · FN53 VOG
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 109,663 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 VOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 109,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 VOG 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 (FN53 VOG) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 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: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))”.
FN53 VOG Mileage History
- 06/03/2023101,486 mi
- 22/03/2023101,574 mi+88 mi
- 20/05/2024105,300 mi+3,726 mi
- 21/05/2024105,301 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2025109,663 mi+4,362 mi
Average of roughly 3,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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