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AF53 ODT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ODT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 110,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/ nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Structural and suspension corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 103,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 103,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,397 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked/perished tread area bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated not affecting light output

Nearside n/s outer sill crushed accident damage

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated not affecting light output

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted no tight seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked/perished tread area bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated not affecting light output

Nearside n/s outer sill crushed accident damage

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated not affecting light output

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 88,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both very cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,152 miles

rear pads half worn

ship in zone b of windowscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ODT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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