2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · SJ03 YOG
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 165,814 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,814 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ03 YOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 165,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ03 YOG 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 (SJ03 YOG) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible pipe to ridged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”.
SJ03 YOG Mileage History
- 05/07/2022143,787 mi
- 03/07/2023152,059 mi+8,272 mi
- 04/07/2023150,062 mi-1,997 mi
- 25/06/2024165,813 mi+15,751 mi
- 09/07/2024165,814 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,946 miles per year across 5 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: 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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