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AF53 VRR

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside dry

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,627 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 93,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 91,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,531 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 80,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,631 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,631 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,349 miles

Front both front tyres wearing from inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly worn & rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2008 19,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,018 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 VRR 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 90.9%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

AF53 VRR is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AF53 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VRR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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