2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · RF53 PKA
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 131,845 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 PKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 131,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 PKA 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 (RF53 PKA) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
RF53 PKA Mileage History
- 29/08/2023123,398 mi
- 07/09/2024128,544 mi+5,146 mi
- 07/09/2024128,544 mi
- 06/09/2025131,845 mi+3,301 mi
- 06/09/2025131,845 mi
Average of roughly 4,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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