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AF53 VNX

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,681 mi
Last recorded149,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 149,681 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

It seems car has a water ingress, carpets all around soaked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides N/S/R and O/S/R tread depth 3mm also tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 146,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 121,045 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads N/S lower than O/S

slight bind N/S front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 110,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,952 miles

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 85,190 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,298 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear n/plate seperating

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,971 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 VNX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNX, 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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What year was AF53 VNX registered?

AF53 VNX is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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