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AF53 UME

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UME
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 111,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 111,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,431 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 92,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is a winter tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

exhaust and exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,560 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre is a winter tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

exhaust and exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,027 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre started to crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre started to crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,864 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,119 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 UME is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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