2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · EK53 VCE
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2003. Recorded mileage 115,377 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
EK53 VCE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 115,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EK53 VCE Mileage History
- 12/08/2022114,309 mi
- 04/09/2023115,373 mi+1,064 mi
- 25/09/2023115,377 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 954 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
EK53 VCE 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 (EK53 VCE) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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