2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · ML53 NKZ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 60,991 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1398cc
ML53 NKZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 60,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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ML53 NKZ Mileage History
- 03/05/200720,629 mi
- 29/04/200929,465 mi+8,836 mi
- 28/04/201032,922 mi+3,457 mi
- 05/05/201137,251 mi+4,329 mi
- 12/04/201343,119 mi+5,868 mi
- 30/04/201446,220 mi+3,101 mi
- 28/04/201548,344 mi+2,124 mi
- 27/04/201649,743 mi+1,399 mi
- 24/04/201750,748 mi+1,005 mi
- 28/04/201750,770 mi+22 mi
- 27/04/201851,693 mi+923 mi
- 11/05/201851,721 mi+28 mi
- 11/05/202153,959 mi+2,238 mi
- 11/05/202153,959 mi
- 06/03/202555,840 mi+1,881 mi
- 10/03/202555,863 mi+23 mi
- 06/03/202660,991 mi+5,128 mi
Average of roughly 2,142 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
ML53 NKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (ML53 NKZ) between May 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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