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AF53 ZZL

2003 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZZL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,462 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,369 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slighty corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight drag on other brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,869 miles

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

front brake disc's very badly worn

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disc's very badly worn

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,434 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disc's lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and side walls perished

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,994 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 ZZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

AF53 ZZL is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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