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AF53 VRJ

2003 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,986 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,178 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,578 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 VRJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 VRJ registered?

AF53 VRJ is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AF53 VRJ safe to buy?

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