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AF53 VMY

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,908 mi
Last recorded161,908 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 161,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 136,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 136,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Windscreen scratching across A zone just acceptable.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated & only just acceptable.

Windcreen scratched through 'A' zone.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated & only just acceptable.

Windcreen scratched through 'A' zone.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,218 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,554 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,996 miles

Both front brake disc inner & outer faces becoming pitted.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,996 miles

Both front brake disc inner & outer faces becoming pitted.

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

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 VMY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

AF53 VMY is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AF53 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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