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AF53 UGV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,569 mi
Last recorded161,569 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UGV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,569 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 155,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 151,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 132,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated but all appear ok for mot

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,497 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,692 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 UGV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

AF53 UGV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AF53 UGV safe to buy?

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