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AF53 VPG

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VPG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,040 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,414 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 119,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 108,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,576 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on both shoulders and outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

rear exhaust joint severely corroded. Advise replacing rear silencer

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,576 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on both shoulders and outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

rear exhaust joint severely corroded. Advise replacing rear silencer

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,879 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,040 miles

child seat fitted to centre rear reat at time of test

nearside wiper blade is poor

rear tyre treads are wearing low on the inside edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

evidence of exhaust leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed/damaged.

off and near side front tyres tread worn uneven and are bald at the edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished and show splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,858 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 VPG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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