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AF53 VRL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,362 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,522 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux belt

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,487 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,093 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,093 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,642 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,642 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,625 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,080 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 17,479 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VRL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

Is AF53 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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