2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · GU53 GXG
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 12,718 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU53 GXG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2023
- 12,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU53 GXG 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 (GU53 GXG) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GU53 GXG Mileage History
- 08/04/2022121,146 mi
- 08/04/2022121,144 mi-2 mi
- 05/04/202312,718 mi-108,426 mi
Average of roughly -109,432 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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