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FH53 HLC

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 71,423 miles on the clock, averaging 3,393 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 HLC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,393

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,332
Average per year3,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 HLC 6k23k39k55k71k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage69,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage66,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage65,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage63,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage61,638 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage61,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage55,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage50,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage44,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage39,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage34,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage30,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage26,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage20,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage16,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage12,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage8,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage6,445 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HLC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 HLC

What car is FH53 HLC?

FH53 HLC is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 HLC?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 HLC was 71,423 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 HLC passed its MOT?

FH53 HLC has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.

Is FH53 HLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 HLC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH53 HLC?

FH53 HLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.