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AE53 JBX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,974 mi
Last recorded158,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 158,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 154,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2023 154,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2022 144,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre brake light partially working

slight oil leak

Fail 4 May 2022 144,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre brake light partially working

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2021 137,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 135,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side/off side. ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 126,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side/off side. ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 112,628 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side's (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front disc slight corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,396 miles

Off side and near side rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,894 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorating

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,569 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,894 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,620 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AE53 JBX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 JBX registered?

AE53 JBX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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