2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · PY53 ENJ
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2003. Recorded mileage 161,546 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,546 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
PY53 ENJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 161,546 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: Poor
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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PY53 ENJ Mileage History
- 21/10/2022154,512 mi
- 23/10/2023157,849 mi+3,337 mi
- 23/10/2023157,849 mi
- 28/10/2024161,546 mi+3,697 mi
- 29/10/2024161,546 mi
Average of roughly 3,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY53 ENJ 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 (PY53 ENJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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