2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · FV53 SFZ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2003. Recorded mileage 143,998 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1398cc
FV53 SFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
- 143,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FV53 SFZ Mileage History
- 11/03/2022111,263 mi
- 28/03/2023122,407 mi+11,144 mi
- 28/03/2023122,410 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/2024143,997 mi+21,587 mi
- 25/03/2024143,998 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 SFZ 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 (FV53 SFZ) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
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