2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · ST53 LEF
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 121,720 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 LEF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2023
- 121,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 LEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (ST53 LEF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
ST53 LEF Mileage History
- 22/07/2022120,458 mi
- 22/07/2022120,458 mi
- 10/07/2023121,720 mi+1,262 mi
Average of roughly 1,306 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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