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AF53 ULR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,972 mi
Last recorded179,972 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 179,972 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 179,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 154,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 153,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

heavy tint to front side windows

Pass 29 Aug 2012 149,040 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 140,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,001 miles

both sides rear tyres on 2.5-3mm.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

suspect slight bulge to o/s/f trye outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,814 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,290 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 ULR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

Is AF53 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ULR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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