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FL53 FMJ

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1398cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1398cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 153,776 miles on the clock, averaging 8,892 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 VVT-i engine is known for 4zz-fe and piston rings (sticking/seizure).

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,892

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,117
Average per year8,892
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 FMJ 18k52k86k120k154k '06'21'15

Check FL53 FMJ

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage147,659 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage141,950 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage134,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,217 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,198 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,064 miles
PASS
Mileage120,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,778 miles
PASS
Mileage109,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage100,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage91,018 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,021 miles
PASS
Mileage80,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage69,478 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage58,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,362 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage48,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage39,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage31,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage24,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage18,089 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.

4ZZ-FE

Piston rings (sticking/seizure)

Rings stick in the pistons due to design flaws, leading to poor sealing.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FMJ

What car is FL53 FMJ?

FL53 FMJ is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FMJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FMJ was 153,776 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FMJ passed its MOT?

FL53 FMJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 10 Nov 2021.

Is FL53 FMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FMJ 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 FL53 FMJ?

FL53 FMJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.