2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WU53 UGH
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 78,293 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU53 UGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 78,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU53 UGH 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 (WU53 UGH) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
WU53 UGH Mileage History
- 15/12/202270,382 mi
- 15/11/202372,745 mi+2,363 mi
- 13/11/202476,014 mi+3,269 mi
- 13/11/202476,014 mi
- 06/11/202578,293 mi+2,279 mi
Average of roughly 2,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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