2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · WJ03 AXP
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 100,975 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,975 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.
WJ03 AXP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 100,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ03 AXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (WJ03 AXP) between October 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WJ03 AXP Mileage History
- 06/10/200613,822 mi
- 02/10/200719,289 mi+5,467 mi
- 02/10/200825,159 mi+5,870 mi
- 02/10/200825,159 mi
- 22/09/200929,830 mi+4,671 mi
- 30/09/201033,886 mi+4,056 mi
- 30/09/201033,886 mi
- 03/10/201137,254 mi+3,368 mi
- 19/09/201239,575 mi+2,321 mi
- 19/09/201239,575 mi
- 16/09/201342,368 mi+2,793 mi
- 04/09/201447,780 mi+5,412 mi
- 04/09/201447,780 mi
- 01/09/201550,078 mi+2,298 mi
- 01/09/201550,078 mi
- 05/09/201653,489 mi+3,411 mi
- 05/09/201653,494 mi+5 mi
- 20/11/201757,399 mi+3,905 mi
- 21/11/201757,403 mi+4 mi
- 20/12/201866,400 mi+8,997 mi
- 02/01/201966,794 mi+394 mi
- 19/12/201979,065 mi+12,271 mi
- 23/12/201979,282 mi+217 mi
- 12/01/202186,917 mi+7,635 mi
- 12/01/202186,917 mi
- 04/02/202294,501 mi+7,584 mi
- 07/03/2023100,973 mi+6,472 mi
- 08/03/2023100,975 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,308 miles per year across 28 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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