2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · TS53 TAS
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 85,836 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TS53 TAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 85,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TS53 TAS 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 (TS53 TAS) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
TS53 TAS Mileage History
- 03/05/202280,756 mi
- 04/05/202280,756 mi
- 24/05/202383,403 mi+2,647 mi
- 24/05/202485,835 mi+2,432 mi
- 30/05/202485,836 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,447 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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