2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · GP03 NXC
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 160,661 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,661 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.
GP03 NXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 160,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GP03 NXC Mileage History
- 21/08/2024152,155 mi
- 07/08/2025157,060 mi+4,905 mi
- 07/08/2025157,060 mi
- 11/08/2026160,587 mi+3,527 mi
- 20/08/2026160,661 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 4,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP03 NXC 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 (GP03 NXC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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