2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · AX53 AVO
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 142,999 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
AX53 AVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 142,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX53 AVO 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 (AX53 AVO) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Obvious not pass due to leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AX53 AVO Mileage History
- 29/03/2022123,163 mi
- 31/03/2023134,098 mi+10,935 mi
- 31/03/2023134,098 mi
- 11/04/2024142,999 mi+8,901 mi
- 11/04/2024142,999 mi
Average of roughly 9,739 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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