2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · LS53 LXY
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 164,321 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 LXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2023
- 164,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 LXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (LS53 LXY) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS53 LXY Mileage History
- 16/11/2021149,160 mi
- 11/11/2022156,084 mi+6,924 mi
- 22/11/2023164,318 mi+8,234 mi
- 27/11/2023164,321 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,472 miles per year across 4 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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