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AF53 ULW

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,527 mi
Last recorded156,527 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 156,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower including inner wing support brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lens's poor

Pass 31 Aug 2019 146,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,297 miles

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,340 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,641 miles

clutch worn

front tyres cracking age

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,455 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,494 miles

number plates distorting

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,984 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 ULW is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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