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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
General Information
- Registration FD53PWU
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model COROLLA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,489 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,820 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,536 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corrosion
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,536 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- underbody corrosion
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,551 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,939 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,110 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,990 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,972 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,957 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,254 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,561 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,893 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,020 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,064 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,342 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,844 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,381 MI
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FD53PWU was registered on 2003-12-19
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