2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · AD53 LFN
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 139,306 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 LFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 139,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 LFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (AD53 LFN) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 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 (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 88V rapid (5.2”.
AD53 LFN Mileage History
- 20/09/2022131,998 mi
- 19/09/2023136,024 mi+4,026 mi
- 19/09/2023136,024 mi
- 27/08/2024139,304 mi+3,280 mi
- 02/09/2024139,306 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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