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FP53 VSO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 128,214 miles on the clock, averaging 7,386 miles per year, 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 FP53 VSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,386

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,214 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,386
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 VSO 22k48k75k102k128k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,214 miles
Since last MOT+15,506 miles
PASS
Mileage112,708 miles
Since last MOT+14,847 miles
PASS
Mileage97,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,861 miles
Since last MOT+14,413 miles
PASS
Mileage83,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage77,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage71,857 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage71,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage67,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage59,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage57,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage49,214 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage40,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage30,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,764 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

RegistrationFP53 VSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 VSO

What car is FP53 VSO?

FP53 VSO is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 VSO?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 VSO was 128,214 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 VSO passed its MOT?

FP53 VSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2021.

Is FP53 VSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 VSO 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 FP53 VSO?

FP53 VSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.