2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · DA03 DDU
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 160,419 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,419 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.
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DA03 DDU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2023
- 160,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA03 DDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (DA03 DDU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
DA03 DDU Mileage History
- 28/09/2022157,708 mi
- 11/10/2022157,746 mi+38 mi
- 08/09/2023160,419 mi+2,673 mi
Average of roughly 2,869 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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