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AF53 VRK

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,471 mi
Last recorded110,471 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VRK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,471 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

items removed prior to test

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 100,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

items removed prior to test

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,565 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer side

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,077 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 82,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam has slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,270 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear numberplate slightly delaminating

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,470 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VRK is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is AF53 VRK safe to buy?

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