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AF53 VOV

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VOV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,611 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes scored & worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 113,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade ripped / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes scored & worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,628 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,512 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binds(pads have been greased. Possible caliper) Advise only

greased rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,821 miles

Offside Front brake partially binding

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake partially binding

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,897 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,198 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 VOV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

AF53 VOV is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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