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AF53 UML

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UML
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

bonnet damaged

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,964 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive exhaust backbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 79,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive exhaust backbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 73,013 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,291 miles

Nearside rear Hand Brake Weak

Offside Front Tyre tread Splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,047 miles

imbalance evident on front brakes 14%

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,928 miles

centre lamp not working poss brake lamp

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,659 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,142 miles

front brake discs worn, brake pads also worn. rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,478 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,273 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 UML is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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