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AF53 ODB

2003 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,230 mi
Last recorded149,230 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ODB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 149,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp inop.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 148,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp inop.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 125,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,418 miles

Both rear tyres wearing funny and perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,111 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,463 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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AF53 ODB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF53 ODB, 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 AF53 ODB registered?

AF53 ODB is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 ODB safe to buy?

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