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AF53 VRC

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,035 mi
Last recorded102,035 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 102,035 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 83,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,414 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,900 miles

near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,369 miles

Near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and adversely affecting image

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,752 miles

Near side and off side head light image poor due to lenses deteriorating.

Screen washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,370 miles

Near side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,980 miles

Off side wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,980 miles

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

Off side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,969 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 22,969 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,449 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 VRC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

AF53 VRC is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AF53 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VRC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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