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AF53 YYT

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,835 miles

chip windscreen zone B

wipers smear

Fail 30 Jun 2017 132,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

chip windscreen zone B

wipers smear

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,434 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,326 miles

Front (both) wipers slightly worn

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front (both) wipers slightly worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,191 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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 YYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

AF53 YYT is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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