2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · RG53 DFJ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 104,200 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RG53 DFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 104,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RG53 DFJ Mileage History
- 08/07/2022103,988 mi
- 06/07/2023104,198 mi+210 mi
- 06/07/2023104,200 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RG53 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (RG53 DFJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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