2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · LB53 EMX
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 123,270 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 EMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2024
- 123,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 EMX 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 (LB53 EMX) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB53 EMX Mileage History
- 21/06/2022111,323 mi
- 19/06/2023117,476 mi+6,153 mi
- 19/06/2023117,476 mi
- 20/06/2024123,270 mi+5,794 mi
- 22/06/2024123,270 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 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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