2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · ST53 LDL
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 67,804 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
ST53 LDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 67,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 LDL 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 (ST53 LDL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
ST53 LDL Mileage History
- 26/10/202363,509 mi
- 30/10/202363,513 mi+4 mi
- 06/11/202464,317 mi+804 mi
- 11/11/202567,654 mi+3,337 mi
- 17/11/202567,804 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 2,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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