2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · RK03 SGX
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 114,053 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RK03 SGX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2019
- 114,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK03 SGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (RK03 SGX) between February 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
RK03 SGX Mileage History
- 21/02/200627,115 mi
- 26/02/200734,471 mi+7,356 mi
- 29/02/200840,436 mi+5,965 mi
- 05/03/200947,870 mi+7,434 mi
- 03/03/201055,548 mi+7,678 mi
- 16/03/201163,144 mi+7,596 mi
- 16/03/201163,144 mi
- 12/03/201269,690 mi+6,546 mi
- 13/03/201376,248 mi+6,558 mi
- 03/03/201482,302 mi+6,054 mi
- 11/03/201588,347 mi+6,045 mi
- 11/03/201695,066 mi+6,719 mi
- 13/03/2017101,848 mi+6,782 mi
- 12/03/2018107,816 mi+5,968 mi
- 22/03/2019114,053 mi+6,237 mi
- 22/03/2019114,053 mi
Average of roughly 6,647 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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