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AF53 OOA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,481 mi
Last recorded103,481 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 103,481 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 99,428 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,883 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,541 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion/rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,781 miles

exhaust heat shield

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,939 miles

Nearside Front slight drag when rotating wheel

Offside Front slight drag when rotating wheel

both front wiper blades split

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,603 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

slight drag when rotating both front wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate is starting to fade but ok at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,915 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,007 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre tread getting low due to tread wearing in patches (feathering)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre tread getting low due to tread wearing in patches (feathering)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,470 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 OOA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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