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Toyota Corolla

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LZWMOT history

LS53 LZW is a grey petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

LS53 LZW grey Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
101,092 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LZW was last recorded at 101,092 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,745 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
4,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,092 miles
  • 2023 – 98,745 miles
  • 2022 – 97,023 miles
  • 2021 – 94,588 miles
  • 2020 – 88,814 miles
  • 2019 – 81,940 miles
  • 2018 – 71,363 miles
  • 2016 – 59,894 miles
  • 2015 – 57,128 miles
  • 2014 – 54,179 miles
  • 2013 – 50,732 miles
  • 2012 – 46,355 miles
  • 2011 – 43,037 miles
  • 2010 – 38,755 miles
  • 2009 – 33,595 miles
  • 2008 – 28,564 miles
  • 2007 – 24,634 miles
  • 2006 – 19,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,092 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,092 miles
    Test number
    686427165706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,092 miles (+2,347)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,092 miles
    Test number
    902543293676
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,745 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,745 miles
    Test number
    442083860094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,740 miles (+1,717)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    525650902918
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,023 miles (+2,435)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    865190505476
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,588 miles (+5,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,588 miles
    Test number
    529708608687
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn hand brake travel slightly high. (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,814 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    633594793870
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,814 miles (+6,874)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    457807918140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,940 miles (+10,577)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    421868448892
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    195703144875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,363 miles (+11,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    318923140366
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    702459512023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail59,893 miles (+2,765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    847440138537
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass57,128 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    312633360100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,179 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    366680794467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,732 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    639423283299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,729 miles (+4,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    468812383223
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    905174982203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,355 miles (+3,318)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    897704682276
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass43,037 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    527511881286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,755 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    521292780286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,595 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    111244379264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,564 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,564 miles
    Test number
    104618288262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,634 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    362691797224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    533295186220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LZW

Does LS53 LZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LZW expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LZW?
The MOT on LS53 LZW expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LZW done?
LS53 LZW was recorded at 101,092 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
Has LS53 LZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LZW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 LZW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 LZW find?
LS53 LZW passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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