2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · MW52 FDG
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 101,579 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MW52 FDG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 101,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW52 FDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (MW52 FDG) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MW52 FDG Mileage History
- 06/01/20068,122 mi
- 21/12/20069,708 mi+1,586 mi
- 18/12/200711,348 mi+1,640 mi
- 10/12/200813,035 mi+1,687 mi
- 09/12/200913,900 mi+865 mi
- 09/12/200913,900 mi
- 07/12/201018,098 mi+4,198 mi
- 20/12/201122,513 mi+4,415 mi
- 04/12/201228,406 mi+5,893 mi
- 17/02/201435,984 mi+7,578 mi
- 09/02/201542,250 mi+6,266 mi
- 09/02/201542,250 mi
- 08/02/201648,463 mi+6,213 mi
- 08/02/201648,463 mi
- 15/02/201753,278 mi+4,815 mi
- 12/02/201859,007 mi+5,729 mi
- 24/02/202070,946 mi+11,939 mi
- 24/02/202070,946 mi
- 12/02/202173,403 mi+2,457 mi
- 12/02/202173,403 mi
- 19/02/202276,729 mi+3,326 mi
- 17/02/202380,599 mi+3,870 mi
- 22/02/202486,735 mi+6,136 mi
- 22/02/202486,735 mi
- 03/03/202593,985 mi+7,250 mi
- 03/03/202593,985 mi
- 02/03/2026101,579 mi+7,594 mi
Average of roughly 4,638 miles per year across 27 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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