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AF53 ZYN

2003 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

322,570 mi
Last recorded322,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZYN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 322,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 322,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 314,631 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 306,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 297,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 297,289 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading of 6.22, limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 286,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield adrift

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Aug 2017 286,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield adrift

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2016 273,606 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

run out on both rear and o/s/f brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2016 273,606 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

run out on both rear and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2015 236,727 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Aug 2014 211,018 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 197,035 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamps deteriorated

offside rear brakepads worn thinner

slight binding from offside rear brake

Pass 1 Aug 2012 177,557 miles

front and rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 138,470 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 129,890 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 129,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 121,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 108,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,984 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 ZYN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZYN, 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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AF53 ZYN is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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