What should I check when buying a high mileage Toyota?

I have seen a 2004 Toyota Corolla Sport for sale, with 150,000 miles on the clock. Do you think £1250 is a fair price to pay?
Needs a timing belt, tensioner and waterpump at least, so budget £400 for that and take it off the asking price.
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