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SL53 FMA

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 135,749 miles on the clock, averaging 7,607 miles per year, around 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 SL53 FMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,607

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year545
Average per year7,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 FMA 28k55k82k109k136k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,749 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,204 miles
Since last MOT+11,901 miles
PASS
Mileage123,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage116,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage110,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage102,601 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage93,167 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage86,251 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage72,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage66,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage59,109 miles
Since last MOT+12,110 miles
PASS
Mileage46,999 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage32,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage28,349 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 FMA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 FMA

What car is SL53 FMA?

SL53 FMA is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 FMA?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 FMA was 135,749 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 FMA passed its MOT?

SL53 FMA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.

Is SL53 FMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 FMA 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 SL53 FMA?

SL53 FMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.