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AF53 VLY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,806 miles

Front o/s and n/s strut gaiters split

Fail 19 Jan 2017 116,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed emissions test on first and second lambda readings (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe has a leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front o/s and n/s strut gaiters split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,114 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s front strut gaiters perished

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,113 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s + n/s front strut gaiters perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,162 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 105,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorber boots perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,607 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorber boots perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,886 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,609 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 31,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,194 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 VLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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