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AF53 VRD

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 73,837 miles

Emissions not tested back box hanging off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive back of block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

nsf washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 29 Apr 2020 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,576 miles

Offside Front Brakes stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,681 miles

both rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,658 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 VRD is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

Is AF53 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VRD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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