2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · PN53 CEA
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 169,708 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN53 CEA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 169,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN53 CEA 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 (PN53 CEA) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
PN53 CEA Mileage History
- 29/08/200635,641 mi
- 29/08/200744,098 mi+8,457 mi
- 28/08/200855,489 mi+11,391 mi
- 28/08/200963,961 mi+8,472 mi
- 24/08/201073,481 mi+9,520 mi
- 24/08/201073,481 mi
- 22/08/201181,029 mi+7,548 mi
- 24/08/201291,535 mi+10,506 mi
- 20/08/2013100,853 mi+9,318 mi
- 20/08/2014111,327 mi+10,474 mi
- 20/08/2014111,327 mi
- 11/08/2015121,816 mi+10,489 mi
- 17/08/2016131,095 mi+9,279 mi
- 25/08/2017139,546 mi+8,451 mi
- 04/09/2018146,827 mi+7,281 mi
- 03/09/2019153,524 mi+6,697 mi
- 09/09/2019153,683 mi+159 mi
- 10/09/2020158,324 mi+4,641 mi
- 10/09/2020158,324 mi
- 07/09/2021160,482 mi+2,158 mi
- 09/09/2022162,950 mi+2,468 mi
- 06/09/2023168,300 mi+5,350 mi
- 06/09/2023168,300 mi
- 23/10/2024169,012 mi+712 mi
- 11/11/2024169,027 mi+15 mi
- 04/02/2026169,707 mi+680 mi
- 06/02/2026169,708 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,896 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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