2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · HD53 FMK
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 120,197 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD53 FMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 120,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD53 FMK 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 (HD53 FMK) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
HD53 FMK Mileage History
- 23/10/2024114,947 mi
- 24/10/2024114,948 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2025117,560 mi+2,612 mi
- 08/10/2025117,560 mi
- 23/09/2026120,197 mi+2,637 mi
Average of roughly 2,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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