2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · SL53 WKC
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 152,333 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 WKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 152,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 WKC 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 (SL53 WKC) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
SL53 WKC Mileage History
- 24/03/2023145,123 mi
- 03/04/2023145,323 mi+200 mi
- 12/07/2024148,508 mi+3,185 mi
- 18/07/2024148,519 mi+11 mi
- 06/10/2025152,333 mi+3,814 mi
Average of roughly 2,840 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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