2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · SP53 VPC
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 104,843 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP53 VPC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 104,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP53 VPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (SP53 VPC) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
SP53 VPC Mileage History
- 05/09/200619,598 mi
- 05/09/200619,598 mi
- 18/09/200725,443 mi+5,845 mi
- 22/09/200831,156 mi+5,713 mi
- 15/09/200936,725 mi+5,569 mi
- 09/12/201042,192 mi+5,467 mi
- 06/12/201146,864 mi+4,672 mi
- 07/12/201251,811 mi+4,947 mi
- 14/09/201358,227 mi+6,416 mi
- 08/04/201462,967 mi+4,740 mi
- 09/04/201565,975 mi+3,008 mi
- 07/04/201668,755 mi+2,780 mi
- 06/04/201772,041 mi+3,286 mi
- 05/04/201874,676 mi+2,635 mi
- 08/04/201977,522 mi+2,846 mi
- 09/04/201977,522 mi
- 01/11/201978,734 mi+1,212 mi
- 01/12/202085,817 mi+7,083 mi
- 02/12/202085,821 mi+4 mi
- 21/12/202191,341 mi+5,520 mi
- 24/12/202191,341 mi
- 24/12/202298,147 mi+6,806 mi
- 30/12/202298,149 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2026104,843 mi+6,694 mi
Average of roughly 4,316 miles per year across 24 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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