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AF53 VMV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,356 mi
Last recorded109,356 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front undertray loos

Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,925 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,288 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 107,288 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion around rear sills underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 102,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion around rear sills underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,053 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge also a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

eml on

Fail 26 Aug 2020 101,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear due to damage to light unit (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge also a cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight smearing from front wipers [flat blades

Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cracking around ferral (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight smearing from front wipers [flat blades

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,748 miles

both front aero blades only just meeting minimum requirements for MOT Pass

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,105 miles

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

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,513 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 VMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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