2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · MM52 PLZ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 88,384 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM52 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 88,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM52 PLZ 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 (MM52 PLZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
MM52 PLZ Mileage History
- 16/08/202278,034 mi
- 15/08/202380,955 mi+2,921 mi
- 08/08/202485,676 mi+4,721 mi
- 08/08/202485,676 mi
- 04/08/202588,384 mi+2,708 mi
Average of roughly 3,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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