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AF53 VMA

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,445 mi
Last recorded185,445 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VMA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 185,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 176,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 159,563 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 141,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,420 miles

EML ligfht 0n

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VMA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 VMA registered?

AF53 VMA is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AF53 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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